Bruce warning for suitors
19 Aug 2008 - 08:26:09
Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has warned potential suitors that it would take an 'amazing offer' to tempt him to part with Wilson Palacios.
The 24-year-old Honduras international enjoyed an impressive first season in the Premier League last year.
Palacios' star rose to such an extent that he was linked with a £10million move to Manchester United during the January transfer window.
The midfielder remained with the Latics and Bruce is delighted to have such a quality player at his disposal.
"We are always going to be seen as little unfashionable Wigan, but I know I have some really good players," he told the Wigan Evening Post.
"We have done very well to tie up some of our best players to long-term deals, especially Wilson Palacios. Wilson has the ability to go to the top.
"Last season he was linked with Manchester United - I don't know if there was interest, but it was speculated on because of my past links.
"We worked hard to tie him down and sign a new contract.
"He knows this year is a big one for him and it is going to be hard.
"But he wanted to stay here and it would take an amazing offer to get him off us bearing in mind some of the fees being paid out for some players at the moment."