Wigan Athletic: July 2008 - news archive

Loan ace makes Blades return

WiganSheffield United have completing the signing of three players include top target David Cotterill of Wigan.

Latics agree defender deal

WiganWigan defender Paul Scharner has signed a new two-year deal to finally end links with Fulham.

Blades reject Latics raid talk

WiganSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has dismissed links with Wigan midfielder Michael Brown on financial grounds.

Blues wants Latics compo

WiganBirmingham want compensation from Wigan after Blues Academy coach Will Royall made the switch to the JJB Stadium.

No Cott deal - Blackwell

WiganSheffield United have ended their interest in Wigan's David Cotterill despite Keith Gillespie suffering an ankle injury.

Bruce sweating on ace

WiganWigan boss Steve Bruce could make a final foray into the transfer market this summer if Paul Scharner's ankle injury proves serious.

Hull waiting for King

WiganHull are waiting for Wigan striker Marlon King to agree a severance package with Latics but the Tigers do not want Ryan Taylor.

Cattermole seals Wigan switch

WiganEngland Under-21 midfielder Lee Cattermole has joined Wigan from Premier League rivals Middlesbrough on a three-year contract.

Gold makes League complaint

WiganBirmingham chairman David Gold has revealed he will demand compensation from Wigan for the loss of coaching staff.

Catt almost in the bag

WiganWigan are set to complete the formalities of signing Lee Cattermole from Middlesbrough for £3.5m early this week.

Latics fringe man in Potters link

WiganStoke boss Tony Pulis is lining up a swoop for Wigan midfielder Michael Brown, who is surplus to requirements at the JJB Stadium.

Bruce still in the hunt for Johnson

WiganSteve Bruce is still in the hunt for Everton striker Andy Johnson but faces some stiff competition for his signature .

Bent not twisted about Latics exit

WiganBirmingham City new-boy Marcus Bent says he's focused on his new club after Steve Bruce gave him the cold shoulder at Wigan.

Defender wants to sign

WiganLatics defender Emmerson Boyce is keen to end his new-deal talks as soon as possible to focus on the season ahead.

Blades to step up Latics ace bid

WiganSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell is aiming to step up his efforts to sign Wigan winger David Cotterill during the close-season.

Catt cleared for Latics switch

WiganWigan will complete the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole next week if the player agrees terms and passes a medical.

Burglary gang hits Latics ace

WiganEmile Heskey's wife was threatened at knifepoint at their home as robbers escaped in the star's BMW with a number of items.

Local lad to be shown door

WiganMiddlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole looks to be a step closer to leaving the club as Wigan have made a £3.5m bid.

Latics eye former ace

WiganFulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has emerged as a summer transfer target for former club Wigan.

Latics seal Egypt ace deal

WiganWigan have confirmed the one-year loan signing of Egypt international striker Amr Zaki after over two months of wrangling.

King returns for talks

WiganHull are hoping to open talks with Marlon King after the striker returned early from Wigan's Austrian training camp.

Bruce's striker quandary

WiganWigan boss Steve Bruce admits he is still undecided over the future of striker Henri Camara at the JJB Stadium.

Latics look to France

WiganMan City, Wigan and Portsmouth are among a clutch of Premier League clubs being linked with £10m-rated Lens striker Aruna Dindane.

Toffees reject AJ talk

WiganEverton have denied receiving and rejecting a £9million offer from Wigan for striker Andy Johnson.

Wigan told to cough up

WiganWigan and Sunderland have been told by Everton they will only entertain bids of £10m for striker Andy Johnson, according to reports.

Brown in for Rams target

WiganHull are reportedly set to hijack Derby's move for Wigan striker Marlon King who appears set to leave the JJB after just six months.

Scharner won't be rushed

WiganPaul Scharner has spread panic at Wigan by revealing he is in no rush to sign his new contract.

Zaki is best in the world - Bruce

WiganWigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce believes he has signed the best striker in the world in Amr Zaki.

Wigan bid £9m for Johnson

WiganWigan manager Steve Bruce has been given the go-ahead to launch a £9million bid for Everton striker Andy Johnson.

Boss hands Blues profit on star

WiganFrench midfielder Olivier Kapo has completed his protracted move from Birmingham City to Wigan Athletic.

Latics launch Under-21 ace bid

WiganMiddlesbrough's Lee Cattermole is back on top of Steve Bruce's wanted list, as reports claim Wigan have launched a £4million bid.

Quality counts for Bruce

WiganSteve Bruce has confirmed he wants to add some "extra quality" to his Wigan squad before the start of the new season.

Kapo confirms he wants out

WiganWigan target Olivier Kapo has told relegated Birmingham he wants to leave, manager Alex McLeish has confirmed.

Blades eye Wigan raid

WiganSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has confirmed he is still talking to Wigan over the transfer of David Cotterill.

Bruce optimistic on deal

WiganWigan boss Steve Bruce remains cautiously optimistic he can persuade Paul Scharner to sign a new long-term deal.

Bruce ready to seal £1.5m loan deal

WiganWigan are poised to pay £1.5m to sign Egyptian international Amr Zaky on a one-year loan deal, according to reports in Africa.

Latics in for Boro midfielder

WiganWigan have made a £3.5m bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole, according to reports.

Bruce targets striker after midfield blow

WiganSteve Bruce is ready to step up his attempts to sign Everton striker Andy Johnson after missing out on Honduras ace Hendry Thomas.

Bruce running out of patience

WiganWigan manager Steve Bruce is ready to drop his interest in Egypt striker Amr Zaki, according to reports.

Get Kapo, de Ridder tells Bruce

WiganDaniel de Ridder has urged Steve Bruce to return to his old club Birmingham again to sign former team-mate Olivier Kapo.

Latics chief poised with £10m bid

WiganSteve Bruce is reportedly leading the race for Everton striker Andrew Johnson amid claims Wigan will offer £10million for the player.

Latics ace eyes loan exit

WiganRachid Bouaouzan has called on Wigan boss Steve Bruce to allow him to leave the club on loan in order to gain some first-team football.

Bruce turns to youth

WiganSteve Bruce has challenged seven youngsters to prove they can develop into the next generation of Wigan stars.

Wigan want Johnson in

WiganWigan are ready to slug it out with Sunderland to sign Everton striker Andy Johnson, according to reports.

Blackwell back in for Cotterill

WiganSheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell is ready to step up his interest in Wigan winger David Cotterill.

Bruce goes global for targets

WiganSteve Bruce has cast his transfer net far and wide by lining up a swoop for Venezuela international Daniel Arismendi.

Latics battle for £12m striker

WiganSunderland and Wigan will have to fork out £12million if they are to have any chance of landing Andy Johnson from Everton.

Keeper lands new deal

WiganWigan keeper Mike Pollitt says he is loving life at the JJB after agreeing a one year extension on his contract.

Jewell admits King interest

WiganPaul Jewell wants to add more competition to his Derby forward line but admits to being priced out of a bid for Wigan's Marlon King.

Kapo fits for Bruce

WiganWigan face competition from Marseille for Birmingham midfielder Olivier Kapo who has failed to report for pre-season with the Blues.

Rams end Bramble interest

WiganDerby boss Paul Jewell has admitted defeat in his bid to prise defender Titus Bramble away from Wigan.

Bruce eyes Reading raid

WiganFulham and Wigan are both being linked with a strong interest in Reading's £3m-rated striker Dave Kitson.

Bruce moulding winning formula

Betfair FeatureSteve Bruce worked wonders at Wigan last season and with more new signings expected, there is a strong feeling of optimism at the JJB.

Bruce not done yet