In a statement,
"The financial situation at the club has necessitated the sale of Graham Kavanagh to Wigan and is should go through this morning in time for him to be available for their game against
"He has been a fantastic player and a great captain for the club as well as a leader on the pitch. It is with a very heavy heart that everybody at this club says farewell to him and we all wish him well for his future football career.
"He will always be welcome back at Ninian Park in whatever capacity he returns and Graham can leave with a totally clear conscience because the fact that the accepted the bid took him totally by surprise.
However, a very quick decision was necessary and it is one we had to make. It will have a demoralising effect on the other players but I believe we can avoid relegation without him as we have had to go long periods without him previously due to injury."