Wigan Athletic: June 2008 - news archive

Cardiff new boy Ross McCormack claims to have turned down a move to Middlesbrough and Wigan in order to sign for the Bluebirds.

Derby boss Paul Jewell is being linked with a raid on former club Wigan for defender Titus Bramble.

The agent of Wigan target Daniel De Ridder claims there are a number of clubs now interested in signing the player this summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is being linked with another move to sign Dutch winger Daniel De Ridder - who he took to Birmingham last summer.

Steve Bruce says he is happy with his plans for Wigan's new Premier League season and expects transfer dealings to take off in July.

Mexican side Club America's Paraguayan hitman Salvador Cabanas Ortega is the latest player to be linked with a summer move to Wigan.

Wigan are being credited with an interest in want-away Wolves midfielder Seyi Olofinjana who is rated in the £3m bracket.

Reported Wigan target Andy Johnson is said to have revealed he will only consider a move to West Ham if Everton agree to sell him.

Wolves are quoting £3m to Fulham, Wigan, Stoke and WBA for Nigerian midfielder Seyi Olofinjana after accepting his transfer request.

Lyon have jumped ahead of Portsmouth and Wigan in the race to sign Rennes centre-back John Mensah.

Wigan's reported interest in Everton striker Andy Johnson looks a non-starter with West Ham and Middlesbrough in the race.

Paul Scharner is expected to end speculation about his future next week by signing a new three-year contract at Wigan.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has dropped his interest in Croatian striker Ivan Klasnic due to health concerns, according to reports.

Ghana defender John Mensah admits he would not be too gutted if a £5m switch to Wigan falls through this summer.

Wigan are reportedly warning Zamalek to sanction the agreed sale of Amr Zaki otherwise they could turn their back on the whole deal.

Wigan full-back Erik Edman says he hopes to return to full training from a serious knee injury by this October.

Wigan and Newcastle reportedly head the race for Birmingham midfielder Olivier Kapo this summer.

Paul Scharner has delivered a blow to Sunderland and Fulham by revealing he wants to see out his contract at Wigan.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is hoping to snap up Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic from Werder Bremen on a free transfer.

Wigan are being linked with Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic who is out of contract with Werder Bremen this summer.

Wigan are keen on Birmingham forward Olivier Kapo and could offer striker Antoine Sibierski in part exchange.

Bolton have reportedly opened the bidding for £6m-rated Birmingham star Fabrice Muamba, who is also interesting Wigan.

Hull boss Phil Brown could offer £3million-rated Charlton striker Marcus Bent the chance to resurrect his career at Hull.

Paul Scharner has hinted he's willing to let his Wigan contract run down and invite offers from other clubs under the Bosman ruling.

Wigan are the favourites to beat Blackburn, Bolton and West Ham to the signing of 7m pounds-rated defender John Mensah from Rennes.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has rubbished reports that he is ready to cash in on midfield star Jimmy Bullard.

Wigan are set to beat Spanish top-flight duo Espanyol and Osasuna to the signing of Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza.

Steve Bruce is hopeful of making a striker signing soon but won't now pursue a permanent deal for Charlton star Marcus Bent.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has decided not to make Marcus Bent's loan move at the JJB permanent as the striker returns to Charlton

Wigan Athletic look set to offer Paul Scharner a contract extension in a bid to keep him at the club despite interest from Sunderland

Wigan defender Andrew Webster has completed a permanent transfer to loan club Rangers.

Wigan are one of seven English clubs thought to be pondering a swoop for Ecuador striker Carlos Tenorio this summer.

Fulham outcast Hameur Bouazza is a summer target for Wigan and Spanish outfit Osasuna, according to reports.

Portsmouth and Wigan are in the race for Charlton defender Madjid Bougherra who is also interesting Rangers, Boro and Newcastle.

Sunderland have joined Fulham in the race to sign Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner, who is mulling over his future at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce will offer Emmerson Boyce a new deal to keep him out of Newcastle's clutches this summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce will reportedly resist Portsmouth's interest in Emile Heskey unless they make an offer too good to turn down.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is targeting 6ft 3in Honduran striker Carlo Costly as a potential replacement for Emile Heskey.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits Paul Scharner's contract talks have gone quiet as Fulham wait in the wings.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce says he has opened talks with Emmerson Boyce with a view to getting him tied down to a new deal.

Fulham's Premier League survival looks set to see them revive their interest in Wigan defender Paul Scharner this summer.

Wigan star Kevin Kilbane has denied reports he will retire from international football in 12 months' time.

Bolton and Wigan are vying for the services of Israel goalkeeper Dudu Aouate after his bust-up at Deportivo La Coruna.