Transfer News

Martinez the man.

Martinez, 39, led Wigan to a memorable FA Cup final triumph last month and despite failing to save them from relegation to the Championship, he emerged as the outright first choice of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright from a three-man shortlist believed to also include Porto's Vitor Pereira and former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick.
Kenwright made an official approach on May 24 and four days later Martinez told Wigan chairman Dave Whelan he wanted to leave.
The two clubs agreed a compensation package believed to be £1.5m earlier this week.

 Ribery set to sign Bayern deal.

Ribery, 30, joined the Bundesliga champions in 2007, and his current deal will expire in summer 2015.
The winger played a key role in Bayern's historic treble-winning season, where they became the first German side to win the DFB-Pokal trophy as well as the national and European titles.
With Pep Guardiola replacing Jupp Heynkes as Bayern's manager this summer, Ribery has committed his future to the club and wants to end his career at the Allianz Arena.
"We have discussed it all," said Ribery. "And saying 'yes' means 'yes' to me. We would not really need a player (to sign on).
"But I know we have to sign and this will happen as soon as possible, although there is no use to feeling like being in a rush.