The 41-year-old, who was sacked by Aston Villa a few weeks, is included on the list to takeover the top job at the DW Stadium alongside a couple of former Latics players.
Here are some of the favourites (odds correct as of 12.30pm, October 15, 2022):
5. Rob Edwards- 10/1
The former Forest Green Rovers manager was sacked by Watford earlier this season and is 7/1 for the Wigan job. As a player he spent time with clubs including Blackpool and Wolves. Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Steve Bruce- 12/1
Could Steve Bruce manage Wigan for a third time? The former Manchester United defender is without a job after being sacked by West Brom earlier this season. Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Sean Dyche- 16/1
Sean Dyche has been out of work since being sacked by Burnley last season, but remains someone held in high regard. Photo: Stephen Pond
8. Mick McCarthy- 16/1
Former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy's last job was with Cardiff last year. Prior to that he had spent time in Cyprus with APOEL. Photo: David Rogers