N'Zogbia still eyeing the exit

Wigan midfielder Charles N'Zogbia has once again made it clear that he sees his current club as a springboard in his career.

The Frenchman has however admitted he made a mistake in the summer when he demanded a move from Wigan.

It was a strange move from N'Zogbia, who knows that Wigan's policy is to never stand in the way of any player looking to move to further their career.

All chairman Dave Whelan insists on is that his club get a decent price for their best players and that the players continue to give their all while still at the club.

N'Zogbia admitted he was in the wrong and said: "The club remains a springboard but I made a mistake and was given bad advice, I had a good talk with coach and he relies on me."

"I have the quality to reach a new level but to achieve it I have to play and Wigan offers me this opportunity."

N'Zogbia was close to sealing a move to Birmingham before the season started but couldn't agree personal terms with Alex McLeish's side. Other interest has come from N’Zogbia's homeland, with Marseilles and PSG both interested in taking the midfielder when the January transfer window opens. The Betfair Football rumour mill has linked him with a few clubs.

After another example of N'Zogbia's abrasive attitude, not many teams in England will be overly keen on taking the 24-year-old on despite his obvious talent. If no one matches Wigan's valuation of the player, then N'Zogbia will have to see out the remaining two years of his contract.

Wigan have started this season in dreadful form and many bookies choice have made Wigan betting tips for relegation. If N'Zogbia is sold then Wigan's chances of survival would probably go with him. In the Frenchman's defence, playing for Wigan must be a frustrating occupation. In a town where football takes a back seat to Rugby League, the average attendance for the football team is less than 20,000, way below the majority of Premier League and Championship teams. It must be a little tricky to get motivated for a handful of angry northerners, in an empty stadium.