Wigan Athletic: July 2009 Archives

Roberto Martinez says he will continue to wheel and deal in the transfer market right up until August 31.

Roberto Martinez believes he can hang on to his star players and won't be forced into selling to balance the books.

Wigan must brace themselves for a £12m bid from Liverpool for Lee Cattermole, according to reports.

Roberto Martinez says he has been pleased with what he has seen of his Wigan side so far but knows there is still plenty to work on.

Roberto Martinez says he is desperate to keep Lee Cattermole at Wigan and sees him as vital to the club's success.

Titus Bramble says he never thought about leaving Wigan and would like to see out his career at the JJB Stadium.

Sheffield United are confident of keeping Matthew Kilgallon at the club despite interest from Wigan and Birmingham.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists Lee Cattermole does not want to leave the club and has told Sunderland to end their pursuit.

Steve Bruce says he is still keen to bring Lee Cattermole to the Stadium of Light, despite already having one offer rejected.

Wigan and Hull are being linked with Cardiff striker Ross McCormack, who has handed in a transfer request.

Wigan midfielder Olivier Kapo has escaped a serious knee injury but will still miss the start of the Premier League season.

Roberto Martinez believes he has landed a fantastic prospect after James McCarthy completed his move from Hamilton to Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits his squad have plenty of room for improvement following the pre-season draw against Hannover.

Wolves have lost the race to sign Hamilton Academical youngster James McCarthy who will sign for Wigan, according to reports.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is running the rule over former Manchester City full-back Curtis Obeng.

Swansea defender Angel Rangel has dismissed links with Wigan, Hull and Celtic and expects to start the season with the Swans.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists Sunderland target Lee Cattermole is fully committed to the Latics' cause and not for sale.

Wigan are being linked with £5m-rated Crystal Palace winger Victor Moses, while an Espanyol teenager claims he is set to join Latics.

Wigan and Wolves will fight it out for the signature of Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy, who will cost around £2m.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez's first home game in charge has been confirmed against Spanish side Almeria on August 8.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to make another offer for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole because "money talks".

Wigan have confirmed the signing of striker Jason Scotland on a two-year contract from Swansea after he was granted a work permit.

Emmerson Boyce has revealed he is looking forward to working with new boss Roberto Martinez after signing his new three-year deal.

Jason Scotland is due to find out if he has been granted a work permit to allow him to complete his £1.5million switch to Wigan.

Wigan Athletic defenders Titus Bramble and Emmerson Boyce have signed new three-year contract extensions with the club.

Wigan have rejected a second bid of £6million from Sunderland for England Under-21 midfielder Lee Cattermole.

Skipper Mario Melchiot is confident Wigan can improve further next season under the guidance of new manager Roberto Martinez.

Wigan are bracing themselves for a new bid from Sunderland for Lee Cattermole despite boss Roberto Martinez's saying he's not for sale.

Swansea striker Jason Scotland looks set to complete a switch to Premier League side Wigan Athletic after a fee was agreed.

Wigan have confirmed they have rejected a written offer from Sunderland for midfielder Lee Cattermole.

Wigan and Burnley look set to fight it out for Hamilton defender Brian Easton who is rated at around £500,000, according to reports.

Steve Bruce is stepping up his attempts to sign Lee Cattermole from Wigan and is ready to offer cash up front.

Roberto Martinez has hailed the return of former manager Graham Barrow into his backroom staff at Wigan as youth and reserve-team boss.

Wigan could face competition from Premier League rivals Hull City for the services of Swansea hitman Jason Scotland.

Chairman Huw Jenkins has admitted Swansea are considering an offer from Wigan for striker Jason Scotland.

Wigan have confirmed they have made a bid to sign Swansea striker Jason Scotland, who was signed for the Swans by Roberto Martinez.

Dave Whelan says there is 'nothing' in the claims that Amr Zaki could return to Wigan due to his previous 'indiscipline'.

Roberto Martinez has indicated that he could let Paul Scharner leave this summer, saying he doesn't want unhappy players at Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is being linked to a £4m offer for Marseille's right winger Mathieu Valbuena.

Reading are preparing themselves for a £5m bid from Wigan for the services of Stephen Hunt, according to reports.

Wigan look ready to end their interest in Spanish duo Raul Tamudo and Albert Crusat unless the deals go through this week.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has signalled his intention to keep highly-rated Lee Cattermole at the DW Stadium.

Wigan centre-half Titus Bramble is not understood to be a target for Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.

Aston Villa being linked with a £3.5million player-plus-cash bid to take Wigan's central defender Titus Bramble to Villa Park.

Wigan have completed the signing of Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas, who pens a three-year-deal at the DW Stadium.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to make a move for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole but the Latics are hesitant to sell.

Roberto Martinez says he will continue to wheel and deal in the transfer market right up until August 31.

Roberto Martinez believes he can hang on to his star players and won't be forced into selling to balance the books.

Wigan must brace themselves for a £12m bid from Liverpool for Lee Cattermole, according to reports.

Roberto Martinez says he has been pleased with what he has seen of his Wigan side so far but knows there is still plenty to work on.

Roberto Martinez says he is desperate to keep Lee Cattermole at Wigan and sees him as vital to the club's success.

Titus Bramble says he never thought about leaving Wigan and would like to see out his career at the JJB Stadium.

Sheffield United are confident of keeping Matthew Kilgallon at the club despite interest from Wigan and Birmingham.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists Lee Cattermole does not want to leave the club and has told Sunderland to end their pursuit.

Steve Bruce says he is still keen to bring Lee Cattermole to the Stadium of Light, despite already having one offer rejected.

Wigan and Hull are being linked with Cardiff striker Ross McCormack, who has handed in a transfer request.

Wigan midfielder Olivier Kapo has escaped a serious knee injury but will still miss the start of the Premier League season.

Roberto Martinez believes he has landed a fantastic prospect after James McCarthy completed his move from Hamilton to Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits his squad have plenty of room for improvement following the pre-season draw against Hannover.

Wolves have lost the race to sign Hamilton Academical youngster James McCarthy who will sign for Wigan, according to reports.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is running the rule over former Manchester City full-back Curtis Obeng.

Swansea defender Angel Rangel has dismissed links with Wigan, Hull and Celtic and expects to start the season with the Swans.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists Sunderland target Lee Cattermole is fully committed to the Latics' cause and not for sale.

Wigan are being linked with £5m-rated Crystal Palace winger Victor Moses, while an Espanyol teenager claims he is set to join Latics.

Wigan and Wolves will fight it out for the signature of Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy, who will cost around £2m.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez's first home game in charge has been confirmed against Spanish side Almeria on August 8.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to make another offer for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole because "money talks".

Wigan have confirmed the signing of striker Jason Scotland on a two-year contract from Swansea after he was granted a work permit.

Emmerson Boyce has revealed he is looking forward to working with new boss Roberto Martinez after signing his new three-year deal.

Jason Scotland is due to find out if he has been granted a work permit to allow him to complete his £1.5million switch to Wigan.

Wigan Athletic defenders Titus Bramble and Emmerson Boyce have signed new three-year contract extensions with the club.