Wigan Athletic is on course for a loan star setback as the club's hopes of signing midfielder Wright on a permanent contract appear to be fading. Wright, 26, was a revelation during his season-long loan from League One rivals Plymouth Argyle, scoring eight times in 48 appearances for Latics. He swept the board at the club's end-of-season awards, and hopes were initially high that he would put pen to paper on a permanent contract. However, as a free agent, Wright has attracted interest from several other clubs, including Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian, who have offered him a deal. Wright has also received offers from clubs on the continent, which would give him European football on a regular basis. Gary Caldwell, the Latics manager, had made no secret of his desire to hold on to Wright, but it seems that the club's pitch has fallen short of the offers he has received from elsewhere. Wright had spoken positively about his time at Wigan Athletic, saying he had loved playing in front of the fans and appreciated the way they had made him feel like one of their own. He had also praised the club and the new manager, but it seems that he is now set to move on. The news will come as a blow to Latics fans, who had been hoping to see Wright sign a permanent contract. The club has already released eight players this summer, including Jason Kerr, who has signed a two-year deal with Hibernian. Wigan Athletic has made two signings so far this summer, but the need for new blood is immediate. The club's fans will be waiting anxiously to see who will be the next to arrive at the DW Stadium. And with the new season just around the corner, Caldwell will be keen to bring in some new faces to strengthen his squad. So far, none of the nine players who were offered new terms at the end of last season have committed to staying, while a further five have been made available for transfer. The clock is ticking for Wigan Athletic to get their transfer business done, and it remains to be seen who will be the next to join the club. Wright's departure would be a significant loss for Latics, but the club will be hoping to bring in some new talent to replace him.