Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Wigan Athletic chief executive Mal Brannigan has explained potential reasons why George Johnston opted for a move to Bolton Wanderers rather than making a return to the Latics.
The 22-year-old defender spent the second half of last season on loan at the DW Stadium from Dutch side Feyenoord. He scored once in 22 appearances for Leam Richardson's side as they secured their place in League One for next season.
Johnston has since moved to Wanderers and put pen to paper on a three-year deal at the University of Bolton Stadium. There were hopes that Johnston might head back to Wigan before his move to Bolton, as well as potentially midfielder Lee Evans staying at
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