Wigan Athletic set for more signings as Caldwell reshapes squad Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell has confirmed the club will make further additions before the summer transfer window closes. The Latics have already signed eight players ahead of the 2026/27 League One season, but Caldwell believes more new faces will arrive before the September 1 deadline. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 16th in League One, 56 pts, 14W-14D-18L from 46 games, recent form LLDWW. ## What happened? Wigan Athletic secured an impressive 3-0 pre-season win over AFC Fylde, but Caldwell’s focus remains on strengthening the squad. The club has brought in Max Power, Connor Barrett, Sonny Perkins, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Akeel Higgins, Hindolo Mustapha, Joe Walsh, and Ryan Trevitt this summer. ## Why it matters for Wigan Athletic Caldwell’s recruitment strategy centers on young, hungry players capable of performing in League One now while developing for the future. The Latics finished 16th last season with 56 points, scoring 49 goals and conceding 58. ## What comes next? Caldwell admits there are still areas to strengthen, particularly in adding speed up front and competition at the back. He praised the work of head of recruitment Joe Riley and the scouting team but acknowledged the challenges of finalizing deals. “The hard bit is getting the price right to bring them in the building, to get the agent happy, the club happy, the player happy,” Caldwell said. “I’m glad it’s not my job, it’s Joe’s job. I’ll just deal with the football, speak to the players and sell them the football project.” Wigan Athletic begin their competitive campaign on August 8 with a Carabao Cup trip to Barnsley.