Chelsea beating Liverpool to sign this teenage prodigy for £5m would be a brilliant coup

Joe Gelhardt is a product of the Wigan youth academy (Getty Images)

Why Chelsea should snap up Joe Gelhardt as a long-term prospect According to the Daily Express (h/t Daily Star), Chelsea have joined Man United and Liverpool in the race to sign highly-rated Wigan Athletic striker Joe Gelhardt. The 17-year-old Liverpool-born forward has made only 8 first-team appearances for the Latics so far this term but … Read more

West Ham using the chance to complete this £3m sale would be a win-win for all parties

West Ham Opinion: Hammers should offload Hugill to Wigan Athletic According to The Sun, West Ham flop Jordan Hugill has attracted interest from a host of Championship clubs, including Wigan Athletic, Leeds United and West Brom. The Hammers are understandably desperate to get the misfiring frontman off their books this summer (h/t The Sun).  Hugill … Read more

Nottingham Forest holding onto their 27-year-old star amidst Wigan interest is crucial and here’s why

Nottingham Forest Opinion: Losing Tendayi Darikwa could spell disaster According to Nottingham Post, Nottingham Forest are bracing themselves for an approach from Wigan Athletic for right-back Tendayi Darikwa, with the report claiming that Latics manager Paul Cook has set his sights on the 27-year-old ahead of the upcoming season. Nottingham Post understands that Wigan Athletic … Read more

Wigan retaining their 24-year-old fan favourite amidst Bundesliga interest would be a huge statement

Why Wigan Athletic should retain Nick Powell amidst RB Leipzig interest According to a report from the Guardian, RB Leipzig are interested in Wigan Athletic star Nick Powell. The 24-year-old has impressed for Wigan since their return to the second-tier and Paul Cook’s side now face a fight to keep hold of the playmaker, who … Read more

Impressive Roberts, Superb Windass – The best and the worst rated Wigan stars in the 1-0 win vs West Brom

Wigan Athletic Player Ratings vs West Brom – Here’s how the Latics fared A Josh Windass goal won Wigan Athletic the game against West Brom, whose seven-game unbeaten run is over in the Championship. The Englishman scored 16 minutes from time when he latched onto a long clearance from keeper Christian Walton. This win puts the home … Read more

Go for it Cook – Signing one of these 2 quality strikers in January could boost Wigan’s promotion hopes

Two strikers Wigan Athletic must consider signing in January Wigan Athletic have made a good start to the Championship campaign following their promotion from League One. Wigan won the League One title last season and showed signs of promise in the second tier of English football. They have all the makings of a solid mid-table … Read more

3 Quality players Wigan must sign in January to boost their promotion hopes including Stoke star

Three players Wigan must sign in January to boost their promotion hopes Wigan Athletic have enjoyed a good start to the season following their return to the Championship. The Latics have been magnificent at home and are yet to lose at the DW Stadium. Wigan Athletic currently sit ninth on the table after five wins, … Read more

Why Wigan could bag gold by signing this £3m Celtic outcast on loan in January

Eboue Kouassi

Why Wigan should sign Eboue Kouassi on loan in January Eboue Kouassi was told he is free to leave Celtic during the summer transfer window, according to the Daily Record. However, Kouassi stayed put at Celtic but a lack of opportunities this season could make him leave Celtic in January. Kouassi, 20, was signed by … Read more

Grigg and Windass to start – Strongest 4-2-3-1 Wigan XI to face Nottingham Forest in the Championship

Wigan Athletic

Predicted Wigan Athletic line-up to face Nottingham Forest in the Championship Wigan Athletic will look to put behind their disappointing League Cup loss at Rotherham when they host Nottingham Forest in the Championship on Saturday. The 3-1 defeat to Rotherham has spelt the end of Wigan in the League Cup after Paul Cook made wholesale … Read more

Cole and Windass to start – Strongest 4-2-3-1 Wigan XI to face Rotherham in the League Cup

Predicted Wigan Athletic line-up to face Rotherham in the League Cup After a last-minute defeat at the hands of Aston Villa, Wigan Athletic turn their attention to the Football League Cup as they face Rotherham United on Tuesday. On the balance of the play, Wigan didn’t deserve to come away from Villa Park with nothing … Read more