Chris Hutchings has signed Titus Bramble and Antoine Sibierski from Newcastle United. Defender Bramble was released by Newcastle’s new boss Sam Allardyce, but Sibierski had been offered a new deal to stay at St James’ park for another season.

The Frenchman’s new deal with Wigan is for two years, he joins Bramble at the JJB stadium, saying that he was impressed with the club and what the manager had to say about his ambitions for next season.