Wigan want Roberto Martinez to replace Steve Bruce

02 June 2009 10:00
Bruce is expected to replace Ricky Sbragia at Sunderland, with chairman Niall Quinn currently discussing a negotiaton package with Dave Whelan, the Wigan owner. [LNB]An deal is understood to be on the table, meaning Bruce, a Geordie, should take over at Sunderland before the end of the week. [LNB] Related ArticlesSunderland finalise Bruce dealSeason's Top 100 moments: 100-76Sunderland agree £3m deal for BruceSunderland confident on BruceMancini claims Sunderland offerSport on televisionAnd Whelan says Martinez, who was a regular first team player at Wigan for six years, would be a first-class replacement. [LNB]"Roberto would be near the top of any list we formulate," said the Wigan owner. [LNB]Martinez guided Swansea to the League One title in 2007-8, and gained plaudits for the attractive football played by his side in the Championship this season. [LNB]He has also been linked with the manager's position at Celtic following Gordon Strachan's resignation. [LNB] 

Source: Telegraph