Wigan Athletic have move to quash speculation that Bristol City forward Nicky Maynard had turned them down.
The Robins had revealed yesterday that they had given the Latics permission to speak with their striker who is out of contract in the summer.
However, the Latics claim that only an initial enquiry has been made and that the 25-year-old has not rejected a move to the DW Stadium.
Latics chief executive, Jonathan Jackson, said: "An informal enquiry was made as to the player's availability last week, but that really is as far as it goes at this stage.
"We are therefore disappointed by suggestions that talks are in an advanced stage. Some reports even suggest the player has turned a move to Wigan Athletic, when in fact, no bid has been lodged.
"It is normal for clubs to communicate with each other to ascertain the availability of players - especially during a transfer window.
"However, we believe these conversations should remain confidential, otherwise, as we have seen in this instance, it can lead to exaggerated speculation."
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