The summer so far: Wigan Athletic

Movement at the DW Stadium has been somewhat long and drawn out this summer. There have been stand offs with rival clubs, a so-called player strike and of course a flurry of transfer rumours. There has, however, been one decision that was made rather more swiftly. Manager Roberto Martinez has improved his reputation so much since coming to Wigan that Aston Villa lined him up as their next manager. Following the formal approach by the midlands club, the loyal Spaniard chose to remain at the Latics for the foreseeable future, agreeing terms on a new three-year contract. The only thing he wanted was some extra cash to develop the club’s Christopher Park training ground.

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