Martinez set for Everton switch after asking to leave Wigan

Spaniard given permission to talk to Toffees as Everton fans poke fun at Liverpool on Twitter

WIGAN, ENGLAND - MAY 13:Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers at DW Stadium on May 13, 2
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ROBERTO MARTINEZ looks set to become the new Everton manager after telling Wigan that he wanted to leave the club on the day that another of the leading candidates for the role, Phil Neville, was ruled out of the running as he joined David Moyes's staff at Manchester United.

Martinez won the FA Cup with Wigan last season, but the Latics were also relegated from the Premier League, and Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has now accepted the Spaniard's resignation. Whelan also revealed that he was contacted by Everton last week, who wanted permission to talk to Martinez about the vacancy at Goodison Park.

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