Will Goodwin, a 22-year-old striker has joined Wigan Athletic on loan from Oxford United looking to get more playing time and help his development. The move is really important for Goodwin who’s had trouble with injuries at Oxford United which has kept him from playing much. Wigan Athletic wants to make their attacking options better as they try to move up in the League One standings.
- Goodwin has moved to Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season.
- Injuries have restricted Goodwin to just three substitute appearances this season.
- Wigan Athletic is currently 17th in the Sky Bet League One standings.
Goodwin’s Career and Loan Move
Will Goodwin started his professional career at Cheltenham Town before he went to Oxford United where he got one goal in eight games last season. An ankle ligament injury has stopped him from playing much this season so the loan to Wigan is a big chance for him to play more and show what he can do. Wigan Athletic who are sitting 17th in the League One table thinks getting Goodwin will bring new energy and talent to their team.
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Wigan Athletic’s Ambitions
Wigan Athletic wants to get higher up the League One table by making their attack better with Goodwin in the team. The club thinks his skills can help them do better for the rest of the season. They got him as part of their plan to make the team stronger and get higher up in the league.
Global Transfer Market Dynamics
While Goodwin’s move is big for Wigan there’s lots happening in football transfers around the world. Some other big moves include Paraguayan forward Isidro Pitta going to Red Bull Bragantino, Brazilian forward Jhon Kennedy going on loan to Pachuca from Fluminense and Iván Rodríguez moving to Necaxa. These transfers show how active and busy the football transfer world is right now.
