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Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by Liverpool but will have more meetings before making his decision.

Whelan - Liverpool have made an offer for Roberto Martinez

The Latics boss met with Liverpool’s principal owner John Henry in Miami yesterday to talk about the vacant Anfield job after interrupting a family holiday in the Caribbean.
It was expected Fenway Sports Group would speak to other candidates on a short-list in the coming days but Whelan suggested developments had progressed.
He did, however, say Martinez – who would work under a technical director wanted to negotiate a greater degree of control of footballing issues.
“I think what he has said is, ‘Thank you for your offer but I only work under the following rules: I have to have complete control of football’,” Whelan told Sky Sports News.
“That’s normally the way in England, that’s how we all work.
“I think they’re considering his request and Roberto’s considering their offer and they’re going to talk again on Tuesday.
“Hopefully he stays with us but wherever he goes, he’s 100% dedicated to that football club.”
Liverpool have declined to comment on Whelan’s claims.
Martinez remains the favourite with the bookmakers, although that could have something to do with the fact he is the only contender publicly confirmed as being in the running.

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