Roberts on way to Wigan??

Last updated : 02 July 2003 By Paul Farrington
Jason Roberts
The 25 year old striker handed in his request but did not state a clear reason why he wishes to leave hte Baggies.

Chairman, Peace told the club's official website. "I can confirm that Jason has handed in a written transfer request."

"In consultation with the manager, we will discuss it at board level on Thursday before deciding whether to place him on the transfer list.

"But I want to make it clear Jason is under contract and that we are under no pressure whatsoever to sell anyone.

"We want to build on the squad we have got and would only let one of our players go for footballing reasons."

The strong rumour is that Roberts would like to link up again with Nathan Ellington whom he played alongside at Bristol Rovers before the pair went their seperate ways.

The Bermudan international will surely be attracting plenty of interest but a fee of £2 million will be commanded by his club West Brom.

Again, watch this space.