Wigan warn Sunderland boss Steve Bruce to lay off Cattermole

11 August 2009 22:51
Steve Bruce is pressing ahead with his bid for Lee Cattermole despite Wigan manager Roberto Martinez complaining it is unsettling the England Under 21 midfielder.[LNB]Sunderland boss Bruce took Cattermole, 21, to Wigan last summer for £3.5million from Middlesbrough and has tabled around £7m after an initial bid was rejected.[LNB]Martinez said: 'It's unsettling and it's very difficult for any human being to deal with. When you're young it is even harder to deal with.[LNB] Wings clipped: Cattermole is going nowhere according to Wigan Athletic[LNB] 'It's the nature of the game, but what you don't want is uncertainty. You need to know where you stand and have players that are focused and working to high standards.'[LNB]Wigan are still in talks with Rayo Vallecano over midfielder Mohamed Diame and defender Antonio Amaya.[LNB] SUNDERLAND FC

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