Wigan let Mario Melchiot go

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has missed out on resigning Mario Melchiot this summer. The Dutch defender had been linked with a host of clubs in the Middle East and has now completed a move to Umm Salal.

"Mario is our player until June 30, but obviously there is going to be a lot of speculation," Martinez said.

"He has an offer from ourselves, so it is for him to decide.

"He has been an example as a professional for Wigan Athletic and a great performer, and now is a moment in his career that is key.

"He is 33 and he has got a few options. It seems from what I have seen that he is getting very close to signing, in what will be a completely new sort of football challenge.

"But until that happens, Mario is our player."