• Premier League

Martinez coy on N'Zogbia future

ESPN staff
January 20, 2011
Charles N'Zogbia has scored three times for Wigan Athletic in the Premier League this season
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Roberto Martinez has refused to comment on Charles N'Zogbia's future at Wigan Athletic, fuelling speculation that the winger could be set to join Sunderland.

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce has money to spend after Darren Bent was sold to Aston Villa for £24 million - and N'Zogbia, who he managed when in charge of the Latics, is thought be top of his shopping list.

Although Martinez would be loathe to lose his most effective attacking outlet, he insists his main priority is preparing the players for a crucial run of fixtures as the club battle against relegation.

"We have nothing to comment - at the moment we are just focusing on the games we have in front of us," he said. "We have Aston Villa and Arsenal and those games need the full concentration. We're not going to be distracted by any individual futures or situations. It is about the team and it's important that we concentrate."

N'Zogbia is Wigan's second top scorer this season, having netted three times in 19 appearances.

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