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Martinez close to Moses deal

Thursday 16 February 2012 08:08, UK

Victor Moses: Wigan paid £2.5m to sign the winger from Crystal Palace in 2010
Image: Victor Moses: Wigan paid £2.5m to sign the winger from Crystal Palace in 2010

Roberto Martinez fears relegation will spark an exodus of talent from Wigan, with winger Victor Moses leading the way.

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Wigan boss says deal to keep the winger depends on survival

Roberto Martinez fears relegation will spark an exodus of talent from Wigan with winger Victor Moses leading the way. The Wigan boss is locked in talks to extend the contract of the former Crystal Palace star, a man he has compared to Barcelona's Lionel Messi. But Martinez has revealed that the 21-year-old will only consider staying on after his contract runs out in 18 months if the club remain in the top-flight. "There have been developments," said Martinez. "I am sure we are going to be able to extend his contract. "He said he wants to stay but we have got to secure our top flight status. "You do not see many players like him. Charles N'Zogbia is one, Messi is another."

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