What happened: Wigan Athletic have signed 20-year-old forward Akeel Higgins from West Bromwich Albion on a two-year contract. Higgins, a left winger who can also operate as an attacking midfielder, made a single senior appearance for West Brom, coming in the FA Cup. He spent last season on loan in League One with Exeter City.

Why it matters: The move reunites Higgins with Gary Caldwell, who managed him during that Exeter loan and has spoken glowingly of the forward's ceiling. For Wigan, it is a low-risk bet on a young attacker the manager already knows and trusts, adding depth and upside to the forward line rather than an immediate first-choice option.

What to watch: Watch how quickly Caldwell integrates Higgins into the Wigan attack and whether the reunion translates the potential his manager has described into regular minutes and end product.