Source: Team_Talk
Martinez's De Gea revelation
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has revealed he came close to signing Manchester United-bound David de Gea two years ago.[LNB] The 20-year-old Spanish goalkeeper was heading for Wigan on a loan deal before his club Atletico Madrid pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute.[LNB]Two years on De Gea is all set to sign a £20million deal to join the English champions after an impressive spell in La Liga.[LNB]"It's true, we had David signed on a loan deal, but unfortunately on the last day of the transfer window everything fell through," Martinez told the Evening Post.[LNB]"The problem wasn't on our side of the agreement - Atletico Madrid just felt he had to stay, and they were proved to be right.[LNB]"Shortly afterwards, their two senior goalkeepers got injured, he got an opportunity and he quickly became a hero. And everyone has been able to see for themselves the true quality of David de Gea."
