Watford defender Adrian Mariappa is a wanted man. Already the subject of an approach from Barclays Premier League relegation candidates Wigan Athletic, Alan Pardew has confirmed Newcastle United’s interest in the defender and the submission of what he describes as a ‘take it or leave it’ offer. Mariappa, 25, has spent his whole professional career [...]
January 31, 2012 / Comments Off / Read More

Yesterday Footie Online brought you the news that Wigan are prepared to entertain offers for outbound stiker Hugo Rodallega. To recap, Rodallega is currently on a deal which expires in the summer. He has confirmed to Wigan officials that even should Wigan remain in the Premier League, he is not interesting in extending his contract [...]
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It’s January transfer window deadline day and Footie Online will be covering extensively all the news and deals throughout the day. It’s going to be a long day before the window finally slams shut, but we aim to break the news of any transfer dealings as and when they happen. Join us in the fun [...]
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Hugo Rodallega looks set to leave Wigan Athletic before the close of the January transfer window tomorrow. Rodallega, 25, joined Wigan in a £4.5million deal from Mexican Primera Division club Necaxa in January 2009. His Wigan career started slowly and it took him until May to open his scoring. That said, once he scored he [...]
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Following yesterday’s news that Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard was heading to Wigan for talks, the Latics have today issued a statement insisting that they have not lodged an official bid for the contract rebel. City chairman Colin Sexstone confirmed on Tuesday that discussions to finalise a bid were at an advanced stage with a [...]
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Wigan Athletic are in talks with Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard after the two clubs agreed a £2.2million fee for the contract rebel. The Daily Express have confirmed that Latics boss Roberto Martinez looks to have beaten off competition from fellow strugglers Wolves, Blackburn and West Brom to sign the former Crewe Striker. Maynard’s contract [...]
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