The former £500,000 Swansea City signing is wanted by League One

Maloney’s side finished 12th last season with 62 points despite an eight-point deduction handed out by the EFL for failing to pay wages. The club’s new owners and manager Maloney appear to have steadied what was a sinking ship following relegation to the third tier of the Championship in 2023.

Having been saved from liquidation, Wigan are now looking to move up from a mid-table finish, bringing in attacking options already in this window. Youngster Dion Rakine has joined from Premier League side Chelsea, alongside Michael Olakigbe and Calvin Ramsay on loan from Brentford and Liverpool.

The writer’s vision

Although Joseph’s move to Blackpool didn’t go to plan, he is still a player who is more than capable of scoring goals in League One, as evidenced by his record in previous loan spells when he was on the books at Swansea City. Wigan’s transfer business so far has been expected as new recruits are needed to replace departing players. Bringing back Joseph could be a win for everyone involved. The Scot is unhappy with his lack of game time and this could play a big part in the deal.