Wigan boss Matt Peet makes recruitment admission with Super League transfer window to open from May 1

The recruitment window officially opened from May 1, allowing off-contract players to negotiate deals with other clubs ahead of next year.

But the Warriors have already been planning long-term with key extensions handed to superstars such as Bevan French, Jai Field, Jake Wardle and Harry Smith.

Rising stars such as Junior Nsemba and Brad O’Neill have also recently committed their futures to the club, both until the end of the Super League 2027 season.

In fact, only five first-team players are known to be without deals beyond the current campaign, with Patrick Mago and Jacob Douglas among those but with options for another year in their respective contracts.

Mike Cooper, Willie Isa and Ryan Hampshire are all in the final year of their existing deals.

And head coach Peet admits that he is happy with the situation and the settled squad already in place for next season.

“I think it’s a good sign for us when I’m not expecting our squad to look very different next year,” the Wigan boss said.

“We like the group that we’ve got, we think it's one that's going to improve over the next few years with it being young and having plenty of years ahead of them.

"I don’t see us doing a great deal of business.

“We’re always with an open mind and an eye on the market, but the salary cap and quota is there for a reason."

Peet says the early completed business will allow him to concentrate on coaching and developing his current squad, which boasts an average age of just 24, having signed the likes of youngsters Sam Walters, Sam Eseh and Tiaki Chan ahead of their title defending season.

“It means you can concentrate on your work which is developing your players and developing your team,” he continued.

“Recruitment is important and it can be a way to add to your group, but I think most coaches prefer to coach.”