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.
5. Folarin Balogun - Arsenal - Loan
Cook dips into the loan market again, and emerges with the exciting young striker. He's got a 15/20 rating for finishing, and 17/20 for acceleration. He should be a quality signing.
6. Steve Mounie - Huddersfield Town - 3 million
How Wigan got him to agree to cut his Premier League wages is anyone's guess, but he's in! The Benin striker is sold for almost three times less what the Terriers originally paid.
7. Josh Knight - Leicester City - Loan
After two decent seasons in League One with Peterborough United, the Foxes defender has been given a chance to make the step up to the second tier. His determination rating of 19/20 is exceptional.
8. Ben Amos - Charlton Athletic - Free transfer
An ex-Manchester United goalkeeper? That'll do the job! The former England U21 ace is snapped up following his release with Charlton Athletic. At the age of 30, he's still got some years in him.