Source: Daily_Mail
Arsene Wenger lines up a shock move for Wigan's James McCarthy
Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for Wigan midfielder James McCarthy.[LNB]Manager Arsene Wenger is understood to have made an enquiry about the 20-year-old earlier in the summer, but was told he was not for sale.[LNB]The Republic of Ireland international has been in impressive form since signing from Scottish side Hamilton Academical in 2009.[LNB] Shock move? Wenger is considering a move for Wigan's James McCarthy[LNB]And now with the potential departures of midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Sami Nasri, Wenger is considering going back to Wigan with a bid for the midfielder.[LNB]Liverpool have been linked with the midfielder as well, but Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is keen to keep hold of the youngster, especially with the expected departure of Charles N'Zogbia to Aston Villa this week.[LNB]Earlier in the summer, Martinez warned anyone eyeing up his stars to stay away. [LNB]He said: 'The players are under contract.[LNB]'We've got a lot of good players and it is understandable people are looking at them.[LNB]'There's been a lot of media speculation - that is part of being in the transfer window - but I am more focused on trying to reach the targets we set, get as fit as we can and enjoy every player we have in the squad.[LNB]'We are working hard in pre-season to continue our development.[LNB]'We don't know what is going to be around the corner so we are going to enjoy having these players but as a football club you have to be prepared.' [LNB] All the latest Arsenal news, features and opinionAll the latest Arsenal news, features and opinionEvra urges Nasri to shun City's millions for the silverware on offer at UnitedN'Zogbia on the verge of joining Villa as McLeish ups bid to ?9.5m Martinez confident of keeping his star players at Wigan after avoiding relegation[LNB]
