Koumas will be shipped out on loan, confirms Wigan manager Martinez

16 February 2010 14:16
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has revealed Jason Koumas could leave the club with two clubs having expressed an interest in taking the midfielder on loan.[LNB]The former West Brom player, who has fallen out of favour at the DW Stadium, has been linked with a return to The Hawthorns.[LNB]Martinez admits there has been interest in the 30-year-old ex-Wales international, whose contract expires in the summer, and a move could be arranged.[LNB] Out of favour: Wigan midfielderJason Koumas looks set to go out on loan[LNB]'We have had clear interest from two teams for Jason,' said Martinez. 'I think Jason probably needs that, he needs to play games.[LNB]'He has been in a mode over the last three years where he hasn't played enoughfootball.[LNB]'It would probably be a good opportunity for Jason to regain that match fitness, so we will see how that develops, but for the moment there is nothing to mention.'[LNB]Koumas joined Wigan in a £5.3million deal from the Baggies in the summer of 2007 but now appears well down Martinez's pecking order.[LNB]He has made just eight Barclays Premier League appearances this term and featured only in the FA Cup since December.[LNB] Premier League must tighten purse strings to avoid Portsmouth II, urges Wigan chairman Dave WhelanWigan and Sunderland set to renew interest in Paraguay international Cristian Riveros WIGAN FC

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