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If Roberts decides that Wigan is not his desired destination then West Brom have accepted a season long loan offer from Leicester City. However, with Roberts and Latics forward Nathan Ellington being mates, then it is likely that the 25 year old striker will opt for the Wiganers.
Baggies manager Gary Megson told the club's official website: "I'm disappointed it's come to this because I thought Jason would be a big asset in the First Division.
"But he's made it clear he doesn't want to stay at West Brom so we have to move on.
"It's up to Jason which club he joins and we wish him all the best at whichever one he chooses."
Chairman Jeremy Peace added: "We reluctantly accepted Jason's transfer request on Thursday, 3 July.
"We have fully explored all our options since and Wigan are the only club to have produced an offer the board finds acceptable.
"However, should Jason feel on footballing grounds he doesn't want to go there, we have also accepted a season-long loan offer from Leicester City.
"Although loaning Jason out was never our preference, this way he would get Premiership football while we would be suitably recompensed as Leicester have matched the terms we proposed."
Watch out Premiership... here come the Latics!!