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Wigan Athletic Set for Shock Takeover From Wealthy Chinese Group as Dave Whelan Looks to Sell

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Wigan Athletic are set for a shock takeover, with the club owned by Dave Whelan since 1995, now the subject of interest from a Far East consortium, according to The Sun.

Whelan has been open to a buy-out since stepping back from the running of the team - ironically after remarks about Chinese people.

His grandson David Sharpe took over running the club and oversaw the appointment of current manager Paul Cook.

Most goals in top four divisions:

Luton Town – 30
Man City – 29
Wigan Athletic – 25
Wycombe Wanderers – 25

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