Wigan slams N36 billion transfer fee on Moses

WIGAN Athletic is adamant in frustrating Chelsea and Liverpool's bid to land its star striker Vicor Moses as the latics have placed a high price on the forward. Both the Blues and the Reds have being on the heels of the Nigerian international with Liverpool joining Chelsea in the race to sign the striker but Wigan chairman David Whelan is not ready to let go Moses but has decided to go hard with the two teams..Wigan has therefore, warned Chelsea and Tottenham that it will cost at least 12million to price the Nigerian away from the DW Stadium.Moses, 21, was the subject of a 4million bid from Chelsea earlier this month, which was turned down. New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is also ready to launch a bid for the exciting young forward.Latics boss Roberto Martinez wants to keep hold of his man but Moses' contract runs out next year and the player has expressed his desire to leave this summer.With former club, Crystal Palace due 20 per cent of any transfer fee, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is playing hardball with Chelsea and Liverpool, according to The Mirror.Whelan is arguing that Moses' potential and youth made him a more valuable asset than Charles N'Zogbia, which Wigan sold to Aston Villa last summer for 9.5m.The Nigerian international netted six times for Wigan last season and is comfortable playing on either flank as well as off the main striker.
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