Wigan Athletic set to fail in Premier League coup ahead of Charlton Athletic opener
Charlton Athletic begin their League One campaign with a trip to Wigan Athletic in just over two weeks time and the Latics have just been delivered a blow in their pursuit of a loan deal with a Premier League club.
The Latics were believed to have made Crystal Palace full-back Tayo Adaramola a target this summer after the player impressed on loan at Belgian second-tier side RWD Molenbeek. However, the club is set to be beaten to the deal by third-tier rivals Stockport County.
Brack’s report claims the Hatters have been chosen as the preferred destination by Crystal Palace with the club’s track record for developing loanees likely playing a part. Aston Villa youngsters Louie Barry and Rico Richard enjoyed spells on loan last season.
The Latics have already brought in on a permanent transfer this summer. Wigan have already signed Will Aimson from Exeter City and Dion Rankine from Chelsea on permanent deals, as well as loanees Calvin Ramsay and Michael Olakigbe from Liverpool and Brentford.
Those signings put Shaun Maloney’s side in a good position ahead of the League One opening weekend fixture against Charlton Athletic. The Addicks will travel to the Brick Community Stadium for a 5:30 pm kick-off on August 10.
The two sides were separated by four places and nine points last season with Wigan finishing 12th and the London outfit in 16th. The Latics failed to beat Charlton in either fixture last season – drawing at The Valley in April after being defeated 3-2 at home last October.
Wigan Athletic are nearing the loan signing of Manchester United striker Joe Hugill, according to Wigan Today.
Wigan Athletic are in the market for more new recruits as they gear up for an exciting
The Latics were far better than their mid-table finish suggested last time around. They recovered well from a points deduction at the start of the campaign and played some great football along the way, beating some strong teams.
ems a new sAs such, there’s hope for more notable progress under Shaun Maloney in the upcoming campaign.Now, it seigning is set to come through the door to aid their bid to push up the League One table.
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