Bhoys join Martinez race

Swansea City have confirmed that Celtic have made an official approach for Roberto Martinez. The Bhoys are looking for a successor to Gordon Strachan, who resigned last month, and are keen to talk to the Spaniard. Celtic's chief executive Peter Lawwell is reported to have told Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins of his interest in Martinez on Friday. Martinez is also believed to be high on the list of Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan's preferences if Steve Bruce decides to take on the managerial vacancy at Sunderland. Reading and Real Sociedad have also been linked with Martinez, who guided the Swans to mid-table respectability in the Championship in the campaign just ended.