Wigan Athletic transfer news: Latics want £1m for starlet as League One rivals conclude £600k striker deal

The transfer window is in full swing, with rumours aplenty doing the rounds once again.
The latest transfer gossip from around the web.The latest transfer gossip from around the web.
The latest transfer gossip from around the web.

Wigan Athletic defeated Burton Albion in a seven-goal thriller on the 29th of December.

The Latics return to action against Rochdale in League One this coming Saturday.

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But there’s also plenty of transfer talk ahead of an interesting transfer window for many clubs up and down the EFL pyramid.

And Wigan’s hierarchy have weeks to finalise any potential winter business with the deadline set at 11pm on February 1.

Interestingly, the Latics’ divisional rivals are eyeing some impressive deals, with one club concluding a £600k striker transfer from a Premier League club

So what’s the latest gossip surrounding Wigan Athletic and their League One rivals?

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As always, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the third tier – so scroll down to see the latest news and talk from around the internet:

On-loan Brighton & Hove Albion defender Alex Cochrane is a target for Sunderland after Denver Hume was ruled out for two months with a hamstring injury. The Black Cats are said to have initiated talks with the Premier League club. (Argus)

Nottingham Forest are looking at the possibility of signing Plymouth Argyle striker Luke Jephcott. (The Athletic)

Cameron McGeehan has been linked with a return to England after turning down a return to Portsmouth during the summer. (Football Insider/Portsmouth News)

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Chelsea have let striker Charlie Brown leave on a permanent deal, with the 21-year-old joining League One side MK Dons. The fee paid is believed to be around £600,000. (Various)

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson has revealed that the club have had offers for midfielder former Walsall midfielder George Dobson, who is out of favour at the Stadium of Light. Dobson is open to the idea of looking for first-team football elsewhere, but has so far opted against taking one of the options on the table. (Sunderland Echo)

With 18 months left on his current contract, a loan is the most likely option were Dobson to leave this month. (Sunderland Echo)

Wigan Athletic are reportedly demanding £1m from potential suitors for Celtic, Rangers and Tottenham target Kyle Joseph. (The Athletic)

League One and Championship clubs are circling Wigan’s Tom Pearce. (Football Insider)