The Latics, who have been in sensational form of late, will be hit with a 12-point penalty, which will be enforced either this season should they finish outside of the relegation places, or next season if they are relegated to League One. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship:
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. Henriksen 'turned down' Russian exit at Tigers
Ex-Hull City man Markus Henriksen is said to have turned down a move to an unnamed Russian club last summer, which eventually led to the player leaving for nothing. (Hull Daily Mail) Photo: TERJE PEDERSEN
. Clarets favourites to land Taylor
Burnley have emerged as the 4/1 favourites to sign Charlton striker Lyle Taylor this summer, with the likes of Brentford (10/1) and Sheffield Wednesday (20/1) trailing far behind. (Bet Victor) Photo: Michael Regan
. Leeds linked with highly-rated midfielder
Leeds United have been linked with a move for £14m-rated midfielder Matias Zaracho, who has been capped at senior level for Argentina and turns out for Racing Club. (Sport Witness) Photo: Marcelo Endelli
1. Henriksen 'turned down' Russian exit at Tigers
Ex-Hull City man Markus Henriksen is said to have turned down a move to an unnamed Russian club last summer, which eventually led to the player leaving for nothing. (Hull Daily Mail) Photo: TERJE PEDERSEN
2. Clarets favourites to land Taylor
Burnley have emerged as the 4/1 favourites to sign Charlton striker Lyle Taylor this summer, with the likes of Brentford (10/1) and Sheffield Wednesday (20/1) trailing far behind. (Bet Victor) Photo: Michael Regan
3. Leeds linked with highly-rated midfielder
Leeds United have been linked with a move for £14m-rated midfielder Matias Zaracho, who has been capped at senior level for Argentina and turns out for Racing Club. (Sport Witness) Photo: Marcelo Endelli
4. Forest keen on Europa League defender
Nottingham Forest are believed to be plotting a move for APOEL Nicosia defender Nicholas Ioannou, who began his footballing career in the Man Utd youth academy. (Nottingham Post) Photo: -