Wigan Athletic had an incredible 2021-22 season in League One under rookie manager Leam Richardson as they earned promotion to the Championship.

It has been a difficult few years for the Latics, but their days in League One are over for now.

The club has begun preparations for the season ahead as they look to compete in the second division of English football.

The Latics earned promotion in emphatic fashion, being crowned champions in what was a remarkably competitive third tier.

An impressive points haul of 92 points was enough to see off the likes of Rotherham United and MK Dons, and that has put an end to their two-year stint at this level.

Richardson will be hoping the team can maintain their status in the Championship next season, with staying in the division the first main objective for his side.

Here are eight transfer scenarios that might play out at Wigan now that the season is over… 

Shinnie has not been able to break into the Wigan team consistently enough since his arrival from Derby County last summer.

That has seen reports suggest that his time with the Latics could be over, with a possible exit coming as early as this transfer window.

The former Aberdeen player has played only 10 times in the league for Wigan, starting just six games, making a move away from the club in the coming weeks a distinct possibility.

Keane has had an impressive two seasons with the Latics in League One, but is now the subject of transfer speculation linking him with a move to Sheffield United, QPR and Watford.

It would reportedly take a £1 million fee for the club to consider a sale for the forward, who scored 37 goals for the club in the league.

The Manchester United academy graduate has previously played for Hull City and Ipswich Town, but has yet to make his breakthrough into being a Championship-level player.

Wigan were linked with a move for Rodriguez in May, who has seen his time at Oxford United come to an end this season.

The 28-year old spent three seasons with the U’s, who missed out on a play-off place in League One this season.

The Spaniard will be available as a free agent, but Wigan will face competition from the likes of Sunderland, Burton Albion, Portsmouth and Lincoln City in the race to earn his signature.

Wigan are one of many clubs linked with a potential move for Sheffield Wednesday’s Lee Gregory.

The 32-year old scored 17 goals for the Owls in League One this season as Darren Moore’s side narrowly missed out on promotion.

Play-off defeat to Sunderland could open the door for Gregory to depart Hillsborough as he looks to compete in the second division once again.

However, the Latics face competition from the likes of Middlesbrough and Derby County.

West Brom were linked with a potential move for Callum Lang earlier this season. and could reignite that interest this summer.

Steve Bruce will be looking to add extra creativity and firepower to his Baggies side, which Lang could offer to the team.

His 15 goals and eight assists this season played a significant role in helping the team earn promotion back to the second division.

The 23-year old is ready for the step up, but it could be as part of Bruce’s side and not at Wigan.

McGrath’s time at the DW Stadium has not lived up to expectation, with the Irishman failing to earn consistent game time.

Only one league start is not what the midfielder would have hoped for when he arrived from St Mirren.

Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin has admitted that he would love to have McGrath in his side, which could lead to a potential move this summer if Richardson decides that the 25-year old’s time with the Latics is over.

Robinson signed a new contract with Wigan, who also rejected January offers for a loan move for the player earlier this year.

But the 20-year old has not featured much for the club, only playing in one league game this season.

Perhaps a move away on loan could be secured during the summer to ensure greater playing time in the following campaign.

Gaining experience at senior level will be necessary for Robinson to make it at Wigan, and it is unlikely that he will break into the first team without going out on loan.

Jones was unable to break into the Wigan side last season, appearing just nine times in the league with only three of those making up a starting place in the team.

A loan move to St. Mirren earned him greater playing time that he sorely needed.

Perhaps another move away this summer could be the best next step in the forward’s career.

With Wigan now competing in the Championship, it is unlikely that he will get a chance in Richardson’s starting team, so looking for a temporary or permanent exit this summer would probably be the best for both parties.