Hugo Rodallega told to make up his mind by Wigan boss Roberto Martinez

14 November 2011 13:25
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez wants to find a solution to striker Hugo Rodallega's contract issue before the transfer window opens.[LNB]The Colombia international's current deal expires in the summer and there has already been interest from Italian side Juventus, who would be able to open negotiations in January.[LNB]Martinez has other more pressing issues with his team bottom of the table, but is optimistic the contracts of the club's all-time record Premier League scorer and midfielder Mohamed Diame will be sorted in the next six weeks.[LNB] Undecided: Hugo Rodallega has still not committed his future to Wigan Athletic[LNB]'We have been talking with Hugo for a long time and it's something we need to sort out,' the Latics manager told the Evening Post.[LNB]'His agent has been over in Colombia which has made things difficult but he'll be visiting here shortly.[LNB]'Once we can get everyone together, I really don't think it'll be very difficult to find a solution.[LNB]'It's important we don't get to January without knowing where we are, though, because we need to have as much stability as we can at the football club.[LNB] In the same boat: Wigan are talking to Mohamed Diame (right) about a new deal[LNB]'Between now and January is an eternity in football and we shouldn't be concerned with what might or what might not happen.[LNB]  'Momo (Diame) is in the same boat as Hugo but we're still talking with his people as well and we are hoping to have things to announce before we get to January.[LNB]'We want to resolve these personal situations as quickly as we can but the important thing in the meantime is to focus on the team and winning games.'[LNB]  Wigan issue ultimatum to Rodallega as Arsenal and Liverpool prepare to pounce Moses puts Wigan future in doubt by stalling on new long-term deal Wigan boss Martinez said sorry to Wolves over Alcaraz spit storm, reveals McCarthy Alcaraz swallows three-match ban from FA after Wigan captain punished for spit stormFor all the latest Wigan FC news, features and opinion [LNB]

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