On-loan Wigan midfielder Tom Cleverley could be available for this weekend’s visit of Aston Villa after discovering he did not crack a rib in a clash with Everton’s Marouane Fellaini.

Wigan defender Steven Caldwell felt referee Martin Atkinson’s crucial decisions were influenced by the huge Old Trafford crowd in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Ipswich are one of several clubs interested in striker Jason Scotland.

Roberto Martinez is hopeful Wigan’s extended break has given injured duo Emmerson Boyce and Hendry Thomas enough time to recover ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Portsmouth.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes it is best for all parties that the Football Association decided to take no action against Birmingham’s Liam Ridgewell for his tackle on James McCarthy last weekend.

Wigan’s on-loan striker Amr Zaki could come into contention for the Barclays Premier League match against Blackburn on Sunday after returning to training following a hamstring strain.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce expects Antoine Sibierski to return to the club when his loan spell at Norwich ends next week.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey will miss Friday’s FA Cup third round tie against Tottenham at White Hart Lane with the hamstring injury he sustained at Bolton on Sunday.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce insists he has no interest in signing former Newcastle defender Stephen Carr – and denies Michael Brown may be leaving the JJB Stadium.

Striker Marcus Bent is poised to sign a long-term deal with Wigan.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has fended off transfer speculation surrounding Emile Heskey – despite the striker facing another six weeks on the sidelines through injury.

Henri Camara has been ruled out for six weeks through injury, leaving Wigan short of attacking options for the festive period.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell has already started his summer recruitment by landing one of Poland’s brightest young stars, Tomasz Cywka.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell is refusing to bask in the success of guiding the club to the brink of Barclays Premiership safety in their debut season in the top flight.

Wigan are set to offer defender Pascal Chimbonda a new contract in an attempt to close a loophole in his current agreement which would allow him to leave in January.