Wigan manager Steve Bruce would love a good run in the FA Cup but believes fate is conspiring against him. Bruce takes his side to Spurs on Friday evening.

Aston Villa are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Emile Heskey after losing Norwegian striker John Carew to a back injury.

Wigan will demand 20million for Antonio Valencia if Real Madrid follow up their interest in the Ecuador winger, it has emerged. Jermaine Pennant could yet be Spain-bound.

Wigan left back Maynor Figueroa has turned his loan move from Honduran side Deportivo Olimpia into a long-term deal, to the delight of manager Steve Bruce.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has agreed a 4.5million deal for Colombian scoring sensation Hugo Rodallega Martinez - and wants him signed up as quickly as possible.

Teddy Sheringham has warned players such Michael Owen and Emile Heskey that they are taking a risk by running down their contracts in the hope of a money-spinning ‘Bosman’.

Marlon King has been told to clean up his act or face the boot from Premier League new-boys Hull after being arrested for allegedly punching a woman in a London nightclub.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is interested in former Manchester United team-mate Nicky Butt. But striker Marlon King does not want to end his loan spell at high-flying Hull.

Kevin Kilbane wants to stay at Wigan but admits he is yet to receive an offer. The 31-year-old’s current deal runs out in the summer and he is waiting to see if Steve Bruce wants to keep him.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is adamant Emile Heskey will not be sold during the January transfer window even though the striker could leave on a Bosman free next summer.