Positive update from Wigan Athletic Supporters Club regarding 'interested party'

The update comes as the club prepares for its first 'proper' match of the season - Saturday's Carabao Cup first-round tie at Fleetwood.

A statement read: "This week, with the consent of the administrators, Wigan Athletic Supporters Club have already met with one of the interested parties who have put in a bid to the administrators.

"They are very positive about working with us should their bid be successful and they are keen to ensure that they have local partners working with them to make the football club a future success.

"We are also continuing to work with the council, the Community Trust, Jonathan Jackson, and other partners to ensure that there is a solution to the survival of our football club.

"At every stage we will continue to keep the club and its supporters at the heart of everything we do, and together we will do everything we can to SAVE OUR CLUB and secure its future for generations to come."