In the meantime, record numbers of football fans have been taking to Football Manager to get their fix. For a bit of fun, we've fired up the popular management sim and sent the game into the future, to have a peek at who the Latics are predicted to sign over the next two transfer windows.
1. Ben Osborn - Sheffield United - Loan
Good news to kick things off - FM predicts Wigan will survive! Paul Cook makes the Blades midfielder his first signing of the season, on a season-long loan deal.
2. Jens Hegeler - Bristol City - Free transfer
A nice bit of business for the Latics, here. He's bags on experience in the German top tier, and should add some real solidity to Wigan's back line.
3. Martin Samuelsen - Hull City - Loan
The former West Ham United couldn't break into the Tigers' first team, and was moved on as soon as the transfer window opened. He's a Norway international, and can play across the midfield.
4. Jonathan Leko - Reading - 375k
Boro went up, and embarked on a pretty outrageous spending spree. The versatile attacker was tossed aside, and Wigan scooped him up for a very agreeable fee.