Source: Team_Talk
Martinez welcomes Gunners' interest
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has welcomed speculation linking Arsenal with a £21million double swoop for Charles N'Zogbia and Hugo Rodallega.[LNB] Martinez feels it is a sign of the fine squad he has at his disposal - even if it is currently fighting a relegation battle - that such players are being linked with big-money moves.[LNB]Winger N'Zogbia, a £6million capture from Newcastle 14 months ago, has arguably been Wigan's star performer this season.[LNB]As for Rodallega, the Colombia striker has performed admirably in his debut season in the Premier League, scoring nine goals.[LNB]If the rumours are to be believed, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will have the opportunity to view both players at close quarters during Sunday's game at the DW Stadium.[LNB]"It's part of the season," said Martinez.[LNB]"You're not going to stop the speculation, with agents trying to put those kind of rumours in the press.[LNB]"What is clear is we need to have more rumours like that because in a way it will show we are doing something right at Wigan Athletic.[LNB]"It will show we have the players with the potential to play in the top four, and that's the only way we can go to the next level.[LNB]"I've said from the first day I want to see Wigan in Europe, in the top 10 challenging in the Premier League, and to do that you need the players.[LNB]"When you look at the youngsters we've in the squad right now, it's quite clear they've the potential to play in the top four, and that really excites me.[LNB]"So the more stories we get the better. If they are true or not, you will have a better idea than me."[LNB]Martinez is again likely to be without Hendry Thomas due to a quad injury, whilst defender Gary Caldwell completes a three-match ban.
