According to Pete O’Rourke, several EFL clubs are interested in 28-year-old Wigan winger Jonny Smith, with Rochdale, Salford, and Tranmere named among the interested parties. It is reported that Wigan are open to Smith leaving, either on a loan deal or as a free transfer. The English-Irish winger joined Wigan in July 2023 and has made 157 career appearances in League One, scoring 16 goals and providing 17 assists. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €175k.