Source: Team_Talk
Wigan fail with Odemwingie bid
West Brom have rejected an undisclosed bid from Wigan for Peter Odemwingie and warned Roberto Martinez the striker is not for sale.[LNB] Odemwingie scored 15 Premier League goals in his first campaign with the Baggies and played a major role in them staying in the top flight.[LNB]The Nigerian is currently in negotiations over a new contract - but Wigan have made an official offer to take him away from The Hawthorns.[LNB]However, Albion's sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth insists the Baggies have no plans to sell Odemwingie, who has two years remaining of his current deal.[LNB]He said: "This summer, we have made it our number one priority to keep our core players - like Peter - and strengthen the squad around them as we endeavour to firmly establish this club in the Premier League.[LNB]"Peter enjoyed a fantastic first season with us and is a firm favourite with the supporters, with whom he enjoys a great relationship.[LNB]"We have no intention of selling Peter and we are a little bit disappointed that Wigan have tabled this offer.[LNB]"We spoke to Wigan beforehand and made it clear Peter was not for sale, but they still proceeded to lodge a bid - which has been flatly rejected."[LNB]Ashworth confirmed: "We are in discussions with Peter over a new-and-improved deal to reward him for his efforts last season and we are very hopeful these talks will reach a successful conclusion."
