Wigan Athletic Transfer Blow: Hindolo Mustapha Loan Scrapped
Wigan Athletic's Premier League loan signing Hindolo Mustapha has been scrapped before the season even starts. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder had joined Latics from Crystal Palace last month, but his deal has been cancelled.
Why it matters for Wigan Athletic
The departure of Mustapha adds to Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell's 'to-do' list ahead of the transfer deadline at the beginning of September. The club has already signed eight new players this summer, including Max Power, Connor Barrett, and Sonny Perkins.
What comes next?
Wigan Athletic host Notts County, Mustapha's new club, on December 29, and travel to Meadow Lane on April 3. The club will be looking to strengthen their squad before the transfer deadline, with Chelsea wonderkid Reggie Walsh expected to join on a season-long loan.
Wigan Athletic are currently 16th in League One, 56 points from the leaders Lincoln, with 49 goals scored and 58 conceded. The team will be looking to improve their form and push up the table in the coming weeks.
What happened?
Hindolo Mustapha had been hoping to kickstart his career at Wigan Athletic after disappointing loan spells at 1 FC Nurnberg and West Bromwich Albion. However, the words of Latics boss Gary Caldwell sadly proved to be prophetic.
Why it matters for Hindolo Mustapha
Mustapha's coach at 1 FC Nurnberg, Germany legend Miroslav Klose, had previously been scathing in assessment of the player during his time over there. However, Mustapha has now joined Notts County, where he will be looking to establish himself in the men's game.
Wigan Athletic host Notts County on December 29, and travel to Meadow Lane on April 3. The club will be looking to strengthen their squad before the transfer deadline, with Chelsea wonderkid Reggie Walsh expected to join on a season-long loan.
Wigan Athletic are currently 16th in League One, 56 points from the leaders Lincoln, with 49 goals scored and 58 conceded. The team will be looking to improve their form and push up the table in the coming weeks.
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. Goals this season: 49 scored, 58 conceded (-9 goal difference). Title race: 47 points behind leaders Lincoln.
