Dion Rankine, a forward for Chelsea, has signed a three-year contract with Wigan Athletic, subject to FA, EFL, and Premier League approval. The 21-year-old winger is Shaun Maloney’s third summer acquisition. He had a productive loan spell at Exeter City the previous season. Rankine made 36 appearances and scored his first senior goal against Reading…
Chris Conn-Clarke is a treasured asset that Altrincham says they won’t be compelled to sell for pennies on the dollar. With 23 goals and 12 assists this season, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been one of the National League’s standouts. Numerous EFL clubs have expressed interest in it, including the Latics and teams from as…
The 20-year-old defender, who is from Aberdeen, where Shaun Maloney was raised, needed little convincing to sign a contract once he’d met the Latics boss, and Calvin Ramsay is hoping to build on a ‘instant connection’ with the Latics boss after joining on a season-long loan from Liverpool. “I’m ecstatic,” he exclaimed. It transpired swiftly….
According to the RobRyanRed Podcast, Wrexham and Peterborough United are two of the teams vying to sign Wigan Athletic defender Jason Kerr, who is out of contract. After winning back-to-back promotions, Wrexham will play in League One alongside Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic in the upcoming campaign. It is anticipated that all three teams will…
After Charlie Goode leaves Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday may look to sign him, according to a report by The Star. In order to prepare for another season in the Championship after making it through the previous one, Sheffield Wednesday is looking to add some new players this summer. Their position has been greatly strengthened by Danny…
Wigan Athletic has officially announced the season-long loan of Michael Olakigbe, a young player from Brentford, as their first summer addition. After signing a temporary contract from Brentford, the winger says he was drawn to Wigan Athletic by the “sound of the project they are building.” His signing is valid until the end of the…
Wigan Athletic academy manager Jake Campbell has expressed his delight after the club agreed a professional deal with teenage starlet Elijah Igiehon. Wigan Athletic are looking forward to an exciting 2024/25 season after enjoying a fruitful first campaign back in League One. The Latics recovered brilliantly after starting the season on minus eight points to…
Maloney and co will be willing to maintain the services of Tickle Hughes, a young and solid defender at Wigan Athletic, impresses with his passing accuracy and goal-scoring ability. Tickle showcases his skills as a talented goalkeeper, attracting interest from Everton and Sunderland. Aasgaard, a fan favorite, stands out for his goal-scoring prowess, versatility, and…
After going through some difficult times recently, including an administration that lasted from July 2020 to March 2021 and being the target of a winding up petition in the summer of 2023, Wigan Athletic appears to be headed back in the right direction. The Latics were spared that fate thanks to new owner Mike Danson,…
Wigan’s reliance on youth talent paid off in a decent League One campaign, but experienced player signings are crucial for a play-off push. Darron Gibson’s unsuccessful stint with the Latics serves as a cautionary tale about the impact of experienced signings. Manager Shaun Maloney must be selective in bringing in experienced players this summer, learning…