Wigan Athletic Football Club

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has told Sky Sports that Liverpool have not made an approach for Roberto Martinez.

Liverpool have terminated the contract of manager Kenny Dalglish, with Wigan's Roberto Martinez favourite to replace him.

Wigan's Ali Al Habsi and Emmerson Boyce are urging the club to keep hold of in-demand manager Roberto Martinez.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says Aston Villa have not been in contact to enquire about Roberto Martinez, and fully expects the manager to stay.

Wigan Athletic are understood to be looking at making a last-minute bid for Ghana starlet Emmanuel Baffour.

Sky Sports understands several Premier League clubs are chasing Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame on a free transfer.

Roberto Martinez has refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with the Aston Villa job.

Roberto Martinez insists it is a 'compliment' to be linked with bigger jobs after the Wigan manager was mooted as a candidate for Liverpool.

Roberto Martinez praised Wigan for a season of achievement as they rounded off their term with a win over Wolves.