Dave Whelan
- Date of Birth: 24 November 1936
- Birthplace: Bradford, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Villa closing on Wigan hitman
Aston Villa are closing on signing Wigan Athletic striker Grant Holt. The striker previously played under Villa manager Paul Lambert while he was in charge of Norwich city.
Cardiff City in bid for Callum McManaman
Cardiff City have joined the race for Wigan winger Callum McManaman. Crystal Palace have had an offer of £3 million rejected, thus Welsh club Cardiff City look set to pounce for the talented youngster.
Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan insists he would have sold Luis Suarez for the biting incident
The Latics Chairman Dave Whelan has insisted that Liverpool should have part ways with their striker Luis Suarez after the player's biting incident with Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic last season.
Wigan chairman confirms Mclean deal
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that a fee has been agreed with Sunderland over the transfer of midfielder James Mclean.
Everton To Sign Two Wigan Players
According to SkySports, Wigan striker Arouna Kone is prepared to link up with former boss Roberto Martinez at Everton in a deal worth £5millions. Wigan defender, Antolin Alcaraz, is also expected to follow his teammate to the Goodison Park, the report suggests.
Everton given hope in race for McCarthy deal
Everton have been given some hope by Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, after their chairman admitted that James McCarthy and Callum McManaman would both be allowed to swap clubs alongside Roberto Martinez.
Everton to hire Roberto Martinez
Everton have met with Roberto Martinez and his representatives to discuss personal terms. The Wigan manager looks set to replace David Moyes after Wigan and the Toffees agreed compensation.
Plenty of candidates for Wigan managerial job
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has received over 50 applications for the manager's job. Roberto Martinez will leave the Latics at the end of the year and is expected to move to Everton.
Roberto Martinez could quit Wigan
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan confirmed that Roberto Martinez could well be leaving the Latics at the end of the year.
Liverpool monitoring James McCarthy
Liverpool have been in contact with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan regarding the future of Irish young midfielder James McCarthy. The centre midfielder is set to quit the Latics at the end of the season.
