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Martinez no to swap deal

Wigan have rejected Fulham's offer of Andy Johnson plus cash for Hugo Rodallega.

Martinez to blood new boy

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is likely to give new signing Jean Beausejour his full debut against Spurs at White Hart Lane tonight.

£4m offer thrown out

QPR have failed with a £4million bid for Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega and R's boss Mark Hughes is not ready to increase his bid.

Striker heading for exit door

Roberto Martinez has hinted that Hugo Rodallega could leave Wigan before the transfer window closes.

Duo staying put - Martinez

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has insisted Victor Moses and James McCarthy will not be sold before the window closes.

Beausejour set for Wigan debut

New signing Jean Beausejour is likely to go straight into Wigan's squad to face Tottenham at White Hart Lane after signing from Birmingham last week.

Dicko seals Blackpool loan

Wigan have loaned Nouha Dicko to Blackpool for the rest of the season so the 19-year-old can build-up his first-team experience.

Key Latics pair attracting interest

Wigan pair Hugo Rodallega and Victor Moses are reported targets for Premier League rivals QPR.

Martinez swoops for Chile star

Wigan have completed the signing of Chilean midfielder Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Martinez given go-ahead to spend

Roberto Martinez has reportedly been given £5m to spend on new players in a bid to halt Wigan's slide towards the Championship.

Latics confirm striker enquiry

Wigan insist they have only made an "informal enquiry" about Bristol City's Nicky Maynard and not an official bid.

Martinez vows to make signings

Roberto Martinez admits defender Antolin Alcaraz's unfortunate injury makes his need for new signings at Wigan more acute than ever.

Blues winger set for talks

Wigan are lining up a move for Birmingham City winger Jean Beausejour after having a bid accepted for the player.

Boss frustrated by McCarthy decision

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has expressed his disappointment at James McCarthy after the midfielder handled in the area against QPR.

We will stay up - Martinez

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is confident his side will avoid the drop despite losing 3-1 at relegation rivals QPR.

Martinez keen on Wolves star

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is considering a renewed bid to sign Wolves winger Adam Hammill, according to reports.

Latics star in fitness battle

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will delay a decision on midfielder David Jones' fitness ahead of Saturday's game at fellow strugglers QPR.

McCormack on Martinez radar

Leeds United striker Ross McCormack is the latest player to be interesting Wigan boss Roberto Martinez.

Martinez confident of beating drop

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is convinced his side will again beat relegation because defying odds is in their nature.

Martinez hoping to bring in two new faces

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez says he hopes to bring in "a couple" of players before the end of the transfer window.

Wigan ace highlights positives

James McCarthy has told his team mates they can use their narrow defeat to Man City as the springboard for their bid for survival.

Martinez backs Rodallega to fire

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is convinced a refreshed Hugo Rodallega can play a major role in the Latics' survival fight.

Martinez admits City disappointment

Roberto Martinez feels Wigan did enough to secure a draw against league-leaders Manchester City on Monday night.

Martinez gives Rodallega update

Roberto Martinez says he won't be selling Hugo Rodallega this month and is hopeful he will sign a new contract before the summer.

Martinez welcomes back winger

Roberto Martinez is set to include Callum McManaman in his squad for the visit of Man City, alongside the returning Albert Crusat.

City need trophies - Martinez

Manchester City cannot be considered a great side until they have a cabinet full of trophies, Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has claimed.

Martinez speaks on City rivals

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez claims Tottenham are a real threat to Manchester City in this season's title race.

Latics ace available again

Albert Crusat is set to be included in the Wigan squad to face Manchester City, but may have to settle for a place on the bench.

New defender on Latics radar

Roberto Martinez has revealed he is looking to bring in a new left-back this month after Patrick van Aanholt's loan deal was cancelled.

Martinez keen to keep Diame

Roberto Martinez says he is confident Mohamed Diame will commit his long-term future to the club and won't leave on a free this summer.

Latics consider loan swoop

Wigan are reportedly in the running for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Szabolcs Huszti, although they aren't the only club eyeing him.

McManaman tipped for top-flight duty

Roberto Martinez believes young striker Callum McManaman is now ready to play a bigger part for Wigan in the Premier League.

Martinez on trail of international striker

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly considering a move for Trabzonspor and Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz this month.

Wigan eye move for Egyptian striker

Wigan are said to be leading the race for highly-rated Egyptian striker Mohamed Nagy, known as Gedo, during the transfer window.

Midfielder injury fears allayed

Roberto Martinez says the calf injury Shaun Maloney suffered in the FA Cup defeat at Swindon does not look too serious.

Latics boss eyes signings

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed he wants to add new players to his squad in the current January transfer window.

Martinez praises rocking Robins

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez praised Swindon in the aftermath of an embarrassing 2-1 FA Cup defeat.

Wigan ace wants cup focus

David Jones has warned his Wigan team mates not to underestimate FA Cup opponents Swindon as they look to avoid an upset.

Wigan flyer given all clear

Roberto Martinez has been given a boost before the FA Cup clash at Swindon after Albert Crusat was given the all clear to play.

Agent - Moses attracting interest

Victor Moses' agent says other Premier League clubs are interested in the Wigan star but he is happy at the DW Stadium.

United striker makes Wigan claim

Manchester United fringe striker Mame Biram Diouf says he would be interested on a loan move to Wigan this month.

Latics boss anxious for PL breather

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez felt Tuesday's Premier League defeat by Sunderland was a step too far for his weary side.

PSV defender interests Latics

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly considering a move to sign PSV Eindhoven full-back Erik Pieters in the transfer window.

Martinez waits on winger injury verdict

Albert Crusat will undergo a scan in the next 24 hours after limping out of Tuesday's 4-1 home defeat to Sunderland with a back injury.

Latics starlet stays out on loan

Wigan defender Roman Golobart will remain with Inverness Caledonian Thistle until the end of the season after extending his loan deal.

Wigan missing pair for Black Cats clash

Wigan will have to do without Gary Caldwell and Emerson Boyce for the visit of Sunderland on Tuesday night.

Latics midfielder reveals target

Midfielder James McCarthy is hoping Wigan can begin 2012 in perfect fashion by bringing Sunderland back down to earth at the DW Stadium on Tuesday.

Latics ace ruled out

Captain Gary Caldwell will miss Wigan's clash with Sunderland at the DW Stadium on Tuesday as he serves a one-match suspension.

Martinez hails midfielder display

Roberto Martinez led the praise for Ben Watson after he came off the bench to earn Wigan a precious point at Stoke on Saturday.

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