Victor Moses' agent has revealed that the highly-rated 21-year-old has turned down the offer of a new contract at Wigan.
Highly-rated forward reluctant to pen fresh terms at this time
Victor Moses' agent has revealed that the highly-rated 21-year-old has turned down the offer of a new contract at Wigan.
The Nigeria international, who joined the Latics from Crystal Palace in 2010, still has a year left to run on his current deal at the DW Stadium.
Wigan are keen to secure his services past that point and had hoped that extension talks would produce a positive outcome.
They now face a fight to keep Moses on board, with his representative confirming that discussions have reached deadlock.
Tony Finnigan said: "An offer was made some months back, turned down, and we were still in negotiations.
"In the last week we spoke again and the player has now decided, 'I don't want to extend my contract'."
Genius
Finnigan is keen to point out that there is no animosity between Moses and Wigan, with it merely decided to put the subject of fresh terms to one side.
He said: "It doesn't mean he doesn't like his manager - he chose Wigan over other clubs.
"Martinez is a tactical genius and an excellent coach, and they are Victor's words.
"He's been playing regularly, he's in form and enjoying his football.
"He has been offered the chance to extend his contract but has said, 'No thank you'."
Developing
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has been delighted with Moses' form this season and had been hoping to see him commit his long-term future to the club.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's trip to Fulham, he said: "I always felt Victor Moses would one day fulfil his potential and when he does that he will be a top, top player.
"We are all delighted to have him developing as he is doing. All I want is Victor to be happy, to be able to develop.
"There is still a long way to go because his potential is huge but it is great to see a young man like him take responsibility and take a big role in our team and have a massive say in how to win games."
