Wigan Athletic boss provides Charlie Hughes transfer update amid Hull City bidWigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney has praised the attitude of defender Charlie Hughes as he continues to operate under growing uncertainty about his Latics future.
Hughes has been the subject of strong interest from Championship club Hull City with the Tigers seeing a series of bids rejected by the League One Latics as speculation has grown throughout pre-season.
Acun City are understood to have lodged a bid worth in excess of £5m for the 20-year-old England youth international and are plotting their next move, with ownerIlicali confirming their desire to get a deal done.
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Hughes has emerged as one of City’s top transfer targets this summer with boss Tim Walter keen to bring him to the MKM Stadium, having been impressed with the development of the former Manchester City and Liverpool academy ace. Walter believes Hughes has all the key attributes to fit into his unique style of play.
Wigan, however, have so far remained firm and expect him to be available for the season opener against Charlton Athletic at the DW Stadium on Saturday evening unless there is a dramatic change in the situation.
The impressive young defender missed a recent friendly with Blackburn Rovers but returned at Barrow last weekend, having been nursing a slight back issue.
“He’s our player, he’s one of our captains, he’s led us on numerous occasions, so he plays,” the former Tigers attacker told . “His back was fine, he’d trained all week, there’s no offer come in that’s been accepted, he’s still our player.
The offer’s not been accepted, and that’s about it really. And in fairness to Charlie, it’s not an ideal situation to be in, but it’s testament to his attitude and mentality that he’s behaving the way he is.”
“When Mr Danson (Wigan owner Mike Danson) came in 12 months ago, one of the remits I had – and I know it’s not something that will particularly excite the fans – is trying to make this club as self-sustainable as possible. At some point, some of our best young players, some of the talent we have signed, will have to move on and will beat us to the Championship.
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