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Adrian Lam believes the club may need to make two additions to his squad but is in no hurry to do so.The Warriors have reduced the number of players in their squad heading into 2021, with numerous members of Lam's team departing.Sean O'Loughlin has retired, Geroge Burgess has left, Joe Burgess has moved to Salford and Joe Greenwood has gone to Huddersfield. Chris Hankinson and Amir Bourouh have headed to the Championship on loan, Ben Flower and Jack Wells have departed to Leigh and Salford respectively while Josh Woods and Jake Shorrocks have relocated to Newcastle Thunder.Though Jai Field and John Bateman have added quality, Lam admits the squad is likely to need reinforcement later in the year.

direct to your inbox2021 was always going to be a big season for Wigan Warriors, as it would be their first for years without their influential captain Sean O'Loughlin.His absence alone is a big void to fill. But he isn't the only departure.

direct to your inboxAdrian Lam is willing to play the waiting game as the club considers its options in the transfer market.The unexpected departure of George Burgess has seen the England forward head a trimming of Lam's squad throughout the off-season.The likes of Joe Greenwood, Ben Flower and Chris Hankinson have all moved on and have followed the likes of Sean O'Loughlin, Joe Burgess and Jack Wells out of the club.Meanwhile, youngsters Josh Woods and Jake Shorrocks have left for Newcastle Thunder, Romain Navarrete has completed a permanent move away with London Broncos while youngster Harry Rushton has joined Canberra Raiders.The club had always planned to reduce the size of its squad ahead of the new campaign, though Burgess' exit, a