Wigan Athletic: July 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rachid 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul 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.

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

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

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

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