Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has revealed that he plans to interview around 15 candidates for the vacant managerial post, with an appointment targeted for later this week.
A whole host of coaches have been mentioned as potential replacements for Roberto Martinez, including Gus Poyet, Rene Meulensteen and Owen Coyle.
Whelan returned from a holiday in Barbados last weekend and has revealed that the job is still very much up for grabs, with the chairman targeting a swift appointment.
He told The Sun: "I am starting interviewing. I've got probably 14 to 15 to do this week and I want somebody appointed within the week.
"He's got one job and that is to get Wigan Athletic promoted. We have a lot to do before next season when we have a lot of matches.
"I've got people in my mind but it's not closed, you never know who comes later. It's amazing how many people want to manage Wigan Athletic."
A busy season in the Championship for Wigan will also include a maiden Europa League campaign, with a Community Shield clash with Manchester United first up in August.
Liam Power
