Wigan and Peterborough are competing to sign 30-year-old Irish defender Eoghan O’Connell on a free transfer. Stockport are reportedly leading the effort to sign him. O'Connell joined Barnsley in January 2026, making 25 appearances and scoring one goal in League One during the 2025/2026 season. The former Ireland U21 international has a current market value of €400k, according to Transfermarkt.