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Wigan's bid to sign Ipswich's David Norris has been dealt a blow after Town manager Paul Jewell revealed the midfielder wants to stay.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has urged the club's fans to get behind the team as they fight for Premier League survival.

Wigan have been linked with a swoop for Atletico Bilbao left-back Koikili, who is out of contract at the Basque club in the summer.

Wigan have been linked with a summer swoop for Alcorcon's Spanish striker Quini, but the Latics will face a battle for their target.

Wigan star James McCarthy is believed to be an £8million summer target for Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish.

Steve Cotterill of Portsmouth is emerging as a leading contender to replace under-fire Wigan boss Roberto Martinez in the summer.

Striker Mauro Boselli is reportedly heading back to Wigan this summer after failing to earn a move to Italian side Genoa.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy is vowing to prove his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland as they prepare to face Macedonia.

Highly-rated Wigan keeper Lee Nicholls has joined Sheffield Wednesday on an emergency youth loan deal until the end of the season.

FIFA have told Nigeria they could face a points deduction if they select Wigan forward in their game against Ethiopia this weekend.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has been linked with Carlisle striker Francois Zoko, who would cost just £100,000.

Wigan defender Emerson Boyce feels attacking football will lift the Latics out of the relegation zone.

Wigan forward Victor Moses has opted to play for Nigeria after deciding against pursuing an international career with England.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is sweating on the fitness of key striker Hugo Rodallega ahead of Birmingham's visit on Saturday.

James McCarthy will wait until the end of the season before deciding his international future to concentrate on Wigan's battle.

Wigan Athletic midfielder Mohamed Diame says anything other than a win against Birmingham City "is not an option."

Roberto Martinez has urged Wigan's players to prove their critics wrong for writing off their chances of escaping the drop this season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly ready to test Wigan's patience with a new £9m bid to sign winger Charles N'Zogbia.

Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi believes the Latics' games at the DW Stadium will determine whether they retain their top flight status.

Wigan winger Conor Sammon believes he can form a fruitful partnership with striker Hugo Rodallega as the Latics fight the drop.

Boss Roberto Martinez has called for a massive effort from Wigan's fans to inspire his side to victory in their next two home games.

Roberto Martinez feels the clubs training camp in La Manga has quickened Emmerson Boyce's return from injury.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he has full confidence that Roberto Martinez will keep the Latics in the Premier League.

Boss Roberto Martinez has received the full backing of chairman Dave Whelan to lead Wigan to Premier League survival this season.

Wigan defender Adrian Lopez believes the Latics have the quality needed to avoid the Premier League drop.

Wigan January signing Conor Sammon is confident the Latics can pick up enough points to avoid the drop.

Defender Emmerson Boyce is Wigan's only injury concern ahead of the trip to Manchester City on Saturday.

Boss Roberto Martinez admits Wigan need to start picking up results to avoid the drop - starting with Manchester City on Saturday.

Defender Emmerson Boyce has insisted Wigan have nothing to fear ahead of their trip to Manchester City at the weekend.

James McCarthy is trying to play down the fuss over Wayne Rooney's challenge on him during Wigan's defeat to Manchester United.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland's proposed loan move to Cardiff has been scrapped as the two clubs could not come to an agreement.