Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan wants to know by Thursday whether Roberto Martinez will be appointed as the new Liverpool boss.
Latics chief Whelan hopes Liverpool choose Swansea's Rodgers
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan wants to know by Thursday whether Roberto Martinez will be appointed as the new Liverpool boss.
Whelan is keen to keep Martinez at the Latics helm, despite allowing the Reds to speak to the Spaniard about becoming sacked Kenny Dalglish's successor.
Martinez met Anfield chiefs last week to discuss the vacant role, with Whelan indicating he wanted a final decision this Tuesday.
But he is now prepared wait an extra 48 hours after revealing Martinez is set for a second Reds meeting.
"Roberto has told me he is speaking with Liverpool again on Tuesday," Whelan told
ESPN.
Sorted out
"I have now made it clear that I want this sorted out by Thursday at the latest as we have to get on preparing for next season."
Whelan also remains hopeful Liverpool will turn to Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers instead of Martinez.
Reports have suggested the Merseyside giants will make another approach for Rodgers, who initially turned down the opportunity to discuss the vacant role with owner John W Henry.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins dismissed these claims on Monday - but Whelan hopes they prove to be correct.
He said: "If it is true that Liverpool want to speak with Brendan Rodgers it proves they don't know who they want as manager.
"I hope they choose Brendan Rodgers."
