No sooner has the season ended and Wigan have been linked with Auxerre's highly rated Blgian striker Luigi Pieroni. The 25-year-old has been in fantastic form in recent seasons.

Both Wigan and German outfit Hertha Berlin are said to have registered their interest in Belgian ace.

He hit double figures this season, and bagged siv goals in just ten starts last season following his move from Mouscron - where he scored an amazing 28 goals in 23 games.

However, despite the rumoured interest, the Belgian international insists he is happy at Auxerre, where he has two years to run on his contract.

He said: "I am convinced Auxerre is building something strong."

"Despite some departures we will remain competitive"

"English and German interests? I don't know anything, but anyway, i don't want to leave. I will fight to bring much more to Auxerre."