Wigan Athletic boss Gary Caldwell provides latest on Adeeko’s future after Oldham spell Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell has given an update on midfielder Baba Adeeko’s future following his training stint with Oldham Athletic. The 23-year-old returned to Latics and played in their 3-0 pre-season victory over AFC Fylde last Saturday. ## What happened with Adeeko’s Oldham move? Adeeko, who was one of five players made available for transfer last season, spent time training with League Two side Oldham. However, the move did not materialise, and he rejoined Wigan. Caldwell confirmed Adeeko will remain involved with the first team while the club seeks a permanent solution. “Baba’s available,” Caldwell said. “He’s one of our own, and we’ll support him while he’s here. But we’ve been clear about his future likely being away from the club.” ## Why does Adeeko’s situation matter for Wigan? Adeeko, contracted until 2027, has been limited by injuries in the past year. His last competitive appearance was in a 2-0 defeat to Cardiff City in September 2025. Despite this, he has made over 100 appearances since his 2021 debut. Wigan finished 16th in League One last season (56 points, 14W-14D-18L) and will look to improve after scoring 49 goals and conceding 58. ## What’s next for Adeeko? Caldwell confirmed Adeeko will continue training with the first team and could feature in pre-season friendlies against Southport and Grimsby this weekend. The club remains open to offers for the midfielder, who is seen as part of their long-term plans if he stays.