Wigan pounce for Ponce: Martinez eyes move for Velez Sarsfield star

16 December 2009 01:44
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is considering a move for versatile Velez Sarsfield player Waldo Ponce. [LNB]Where's Waldo: Wigan want to sign Chilean, Ponce[LNB]Martinez is also ready to bring in a striker, with Colombian Jackson Martinez and the Honduran trio of Carlos Costly, Roger Rojas and Melvin Valladeres in the frame.[LNB]Meanwhile Latics boss Martinez, who prepares his side for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool, has tipped former Anfield keeper Chris Kirkland to be England's World Cup No 1. [LNB]'Chris would be the perfect choice,' said Martinez. [LNB]'He has proved beyond question that he is one of the best English goalkeepers and is now in the best form of his career. [LNB]'When you look at the options Fabio Capello has got, Chris is as good as anybody.'[LNB]  VIDEO: Liverpool boss Rafa desperate to return to winning ways against WiganBoot Room extra: Get the lowdown on Wednesday's Premier League fixturesLiverpool v WIGAN: Hendry Thomas poised to come in for Jordi GomezWIGAN ATHLETIC FC

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