The data makes for interesting given the current situation at the DW Stadium with the Latics in placed into administration just a month after they were taken over by Next Leader Fund, headed by Hong Kong businessman Au Yeung Wai Kay - the second change of ownership in two years.
5. 2014
Now in the Championship and having competed in the Europa League, Wigan spent £5.6m on player additions in 2014, whilst bringing £18.9m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Clive Brunskill
6. 2015
Wigan spent £11.2m on player additions in 2015, whilst bringing £10.5m back into the club in player sales. Long-time chairman Dave Whelan stepped down as chairman in 2015, appointing his 23-year-old grandson, David Sharpe, as the new chairman. Photo: Gareth Copley
7. 2016
Wigan spent £4.2m on player additions in 2016, whilst bringing £4.1m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Ben Hoskins
8. 2017
Wigan Athletic spent £2.9m on player additions in 2017, bringing £5.8m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Ben Hoskins