Whelen plays down Valencia talk

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan today played down talk that Benitez-target Antonio Valencia will make a move away from the JJB during the summer transfer window after being linked with a switch to either Anfield or Castle Greyskull.

“There is interest in both players, and there’s bound to be because they are quality, but we haven’t had an offer from any club and we hope we won’t have any at all.” said Whelan.

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