The Honduras midfielder caught the eye in the 2-1 defeat at West Ham United on Saturday and Bruce is hopeful he can continue to build on last season's good form.

"We are always going to be seen as little unfashionable Wigan, but I know I have some really good players," he said.

"We have done very well to tie up some of our best players to long-term deals, especially Wilson Palacios who I thought was outstanding.

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"If he continues to produce performances like that, Wilson has the ability to go to the top.

"Last season he was linked with Manchester United, I don't know if there was interest, but it was speculated on because of my past links.

"We worked hard to tie him down and sign a new contract. He knows this year is a big one for him and it is going to be hard.

"But he wanted to stay here and it would take an amazing offer to get him off us, bearing in mind some of the fees being paid out for some players at the moment."