Roberto Martinez fav for Wigan

Swansea boss Roberto Martinez is the favorite for the vacant role at Wigan Athletic, and is the preferred option for chairman Dave Whelan.

"He is my number one choice but I have not got permission to talk to him - I need permission from the Swansea chairman before I can even say hello to Roberto," said Whelan.

"I am asking for permission to talk to Roberto Martinez and until I get that permission I can't talk to him.

"If he (Jenkins) says you've not got permission I've got to look elsewhere."