Wigan Athletic could throw League 1 lifeline to relegation man…

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Wigan Athletic are interested in a move for Fleetwood Town striker Maleace Asamoah, according to a report from Wigan Today.

Wigan Athletic are eyeing a potential swoop for the striker this summer as they target more additions. They are preparing for another year in League One under Shaun Maloney after finishing 12th in the table last season.

Asamoah, 21, remains under contract at Fleetwood Town until June 2025 but his future is up in the air at Highbury Stadium following their relegation to League Two. They finished in the bottom four along with Cheltenham Town, Port Vale and Carlisle United.

Asked about the player, Maloney told Wigan Today: “I have seen the reports, but I have nothing to say. He is a really talented player but nothing has been done with him.”

Latics swooped in to sign Calvin Ramsay, Michael Olakigbe, Dion Rankine, Will Aimson and Tyrese Francois.

Wigan Athletic could see Asamoah as someone to strengthen their attacking options.

He joined Waterford on loan earlier this year and has since been a hit with the League of Ireland outfit, scoring six goals in 17 games as well as contributing four assists.

Fleetwood Town signed him in 2023 and since then he has played nine times for the Cod Army.

Before moving to the North West outfit last year, he previously had spells at Reading, Tottenham Hotspur and Cheshunt down south before heading abroad in 2021.

Moved to Kalamata in Greece before joining Olympiacos Volou on loan.

Fleetwood Town then snapped him up after he caught the eye playing in the non-league for New Salamis.

Asamoah failed to make much of an impact with Charlie Adam’s side.

However, he has been impressive with Waterford of late and is showing signs of promise.

Wigan Athletic may have identified themselves as someone who has the potential to improve down the line and increase their options in the future.

Maloney’s men face Blackburn Rovers in a friendly at home this weekend.

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