Dave Whelan insists Aston Villa have not made an approach for Roberto Martinez.

The Spanish coach is the favourite to succeed the sacked Alex McLeish at Villa Park, after a season in which the Midlands side narrowly avoided relegation.

Martinez once more provided a minor miracle in keeping Wigan Athletic in the top-flight, but Latics chairman Whelan insists the 38-year-old has not been approached.

"We haven't received any notification at all that Aston Villa want to talk to him," he told Sky Sports. "I am not aware of any approach coming from Aston Villa or any other club.

"Roberto and I have a complete understanding where we trust each other implicitly. If anything comes up Roberto will see me and I will be the first to know.”

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