Wigan Athletic: August 2010 Archives

Wigan have confirmed they have completed the signing of Argentine striker Franco Di Santo from Chelsea.

Wigan have signed Manchester United's midfield starlet Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan deal, according to reports.

Reports claim Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo is in discussions regarding a loan move to Wigan, with David Nugent also on the radar.

Wigan are ready to offer midfielder James McCarthy a new contract which would double his money in a bid to keep him at the club.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed the Black Cats are interested in signing Charles N'Zogbia before the transfer window shuts.

Wigan battled to a deserved win to record their first points of the season against a below-par Spurs side.

Wigan ace Charles N'Zogbia looks to have priced himself out of a move to Birmingham after Alex McLeish confirmed a breakdown in talks.

Wigan will be without Gary Caldwell and Victor Moses through injury for the trip to Spurs and Charles N'Zogbia is unlikely to feature.

Birmingham City have had a bid accepted by Wigan Athletic for Charles N'Zogbia and will enter talks over a possible transfer.

Victor Moses is hoping to shake off a second injury problem in time to be fit for Wigan's trip to Tottenham on Saturday.

Wigan appear to have rejected Birmingham's latest bid - in the region of £9million - for winger Charles N'Zogbia.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has confirmed the club have made an improved bid to sign winger Charles N'Zogbia from Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes the transfer window should be closed when the first ball of the season is kicked.

Birmingham will make an improved offer for Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia, with Sunderland and Serie A side Fiorentina also linked.

Wigan are awaiting news on Maynor Figueroa ahead of tonight's trip to Hartlepool after the defender suffered a knock against Chelsea.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has snapped up defender Steven Caldwell on a free transfer as they look to tighten up at the back.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in Charles N'Zogbia but claims his club are yet to speak to Wigan about him.

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has denied that he is worried about his job after his side suffered two crushing defeats.

Nicolas Anelka and Salomon Kalou both scored a brace as Chelsea romped to a 6-0 win at sorry Wigan.

Roberto Martinez admits his Wigan side will be up against on Saturday when they face Chelsea but believes they can challenge the Blues.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez wants the transfer window to be closed before the start of the season to prevent uncertainty at clubs.

Roberto Martinez is set to hand wantaway Charles N'Zogbia a start for Wigan against Chelsea on Saturday as Victor Moses is out injured.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is still looking to bolster his Wigan squad despite having already signed five new players.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has revealed that he will not be bidding for Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega.

Stoke could use Tuncay Sanli as part of a deal to entice Wigan into allowing hitman Hugo Rodallega to move to the Britannia Stadium.

Roberto Martinez has said that Charles N'Zogbia is set to play for Wigan against Chelsea and he will only leave for the right price.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez has backed new striker Mauro Boselli to be a hit in the Premier League this season.

Stoke are reportedly ready to smash their transfer record for the second time in a week with a £9m bid for Wigan's Hugo Rodallega.

Charles N'Zogbia is back in training and due to have discussions with Wigan officials about an acceptable transfer fee.

Chris Kirkland had a day to forget as Marlon Harewood scored twice on his debut in a deserved 4-0 victory for the Seasiders.

Wigan have reportedly been inundated with interest from several clubs after midfielder Charles N'Zogbia handed in a transfer request.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is only missing defender Gary Caldwell for their Premier League opener against Blackpool at the DW Stadium.

Wigan are showing an interest in Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo, as Roberto Martinez looks to strengthen his attack.

Roberto Martinez says two other Championship clubs are in for Jason Scotland, despite Wigan agreeing a fee with Ipswich.

Wigan have accepted a bid from Championship side Ipswich Town for striker Jason Scotland.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is delighted with his transfer success this summer but is still on the lookout for additions to his squad.

West Ham are thought to be lining up a move for Wigan target Sekou Baradji, who has been on trial at the DW Stadium this summer.

Roberto Martinez says he will dip back into the transfer market before it closes in order to bolster his attacking options.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed Ipswich are among a number of Championship clubs interested in signing Jason Scotland.

Ipswich Town are believed to be closing in on a deal for Wigan striker Jason Scotland and the move could go through by Monday.

Wigan have confirmed the departure of midfielder Olivier Kapo who has left the DW Stadium by mutual consent.

Wigan have been rocked by the news that Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out a loan deal for Tom Cleverley.

Wigan are reported to have pipped Newcastle and Bolton to the signing of Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley.

Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas has joined Cardiff City on a season-long loan deal.

Versatile defender Mikael Silvestre is being lined up by Latics boss Roberto Martinez after being released by Arsenal.

Blackpool have stolen a march on Wigan in the race to sign Angel Rangel by making an offer for the defender.

Wigan face a fight to hold on to full-back Maynor Figueroa, with Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson set to make a £5million move.

Wigan have confirmed they have completed the signing of Argentine striker Franco Di Santo from Chelsea.

Wigan have signed Manchester United's midfield starlet Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan deal, according to reports.

Reports claim Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo is in discussions regarding a loan move to Wigan, with David Nugent also on the radar.

Wigan are ready to offer midfielder James McCarthy a new contract which would double his money in a bid to keep him at the club.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed the Black Cats are interested in signing Charles N'Zogbia before the transfer window shuts.

Wigan battled to a deserved win to record their first points of the season against a below-par Spurs side.

Wigan ace Charles N'Zogbia looks to have priced himself out of a move to Birmingham after Alex McLeish confirmed a breakdown in talks.

Wigan will be without Gary Caldwell and Victor Moses through injury for the trip to Spurs and Charles N'Zogbia is unlikely to feature.

Birmingham City have had a bid accepted by Wigan Athletic for Charles N'Zogbia and will enter talks over a possible transfer.

Victor Moses is hoping to shake off a second injury problem in time to be fit for Wigan's trip to Tottenham on Saturday.

Wigan appear to have rejected Birmingham's latest bid - in the region of £9million - for winger Charles N'Zogbia.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has confirmed the club have made an improved bid to sign winger Charles N'Zogbia from Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes the transfer window should be closed when the first ball of the season is kicked.