Ex-Manchester United midfielder fronting group as fresh favourites emerge to buy Wigan Athletic
direct to your inboxFormer Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is fronting a group that is seeking to buy administration-hit club Wigan Athletic.The Latics have been in the hands of administrators since the start of last July. Wigan suffered a significant blow last month when a proposed deal with a bidder from Spain fell through late in the negotiations.In an update last week, the joint administrators behind the club, Gerald Krasner and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor, confirmed that 38 groups or individuals have approached them seeking to buy the League One club.As of last Thursday evening, 14 of those remained interested after initial discussions and four had provided proof of funds.