Source: Telegraph
Wigan leave it late to snap up Chelsea starlet Franco Di Santo
The 21 year-old, who spent last season on loan at Blackburn, was initially linked with another temporary spell in Lancashire at the DW Stadium.[LNB]But Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has secured the Argentinian permanently after he underwent a medical this afternoon.[LNB] Related ArticlesTraore swaps Arsenal for JuveInsua quits Liverpool for GalatasarayAC Milan sign RobinhoLiverpool to offer Babel in exchange for ColeBirmingham sign Hleb on loanTransfer deadline day: as it happened"We've been following Franco for a long time and from his point of view it's clear that he is desperate to play for Wigan and his desire and commitment is exactly the right attitude for our club," said Martinez. [LNB]Earlier, Wigan had comlpeted the signing of Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan.[LNB]The England Under-21 international has previously had loan spells at Leicester and Watford in the last two seasons and has now gone to the DW Stadium to continue gaining experience. [LNB]Follow the latest news, done deals and rumours in Transfer deadline day summer 2010: live [LNB]
