Wigan Athletic have identified prolific trialist Adam Moseley after the striker produced a stunning 17-goal burst across 11 academy appearances.
Wigan Athletic supporters have spent weeks speculating about the identity of a mystery trialist who has been scoring freely for the club’s Under-21 side. The youngster had been listed simply as a trialist in match reports, yet his extraordinary output raised questions about when the club would confirm who he was and whether a permanent deal was close.
That question has now been answered, with academy sources confirming that the forward in question is Adam Moseley, currently on trial with permission from Runcorn Linnets.
🚨NEW: Wigan Athletic have agreed a permanent deal with Runcorn Linnets for goal-scoring trialist, Adam Moseley.
The in-form striker will join the club at the start of the January window. #wafc [@PKendrickWIG] pic.twitter.com/UtxAK4AXi8
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Moseley’s Scoring Exploits Spark Wigan Athletic Excitement
Moseley has delivered a remarkable run of form since joining the Wigan Athletic academy setup at the start of the season. After debuting against Brentford in September, the striker immediately exploded into life with a four-goal display against Swansea City. Although the goals briefly dried up across the following five matches, the last month has seen a dramatic surge that has placed him firmly on the club’s radar for senior involvement.
A four-goal performance in a 9-0 victory against Coventry City on October 21 restarted his streak, quickly followed by a brace in a 2-1 win over Sheffield United. Another hat-trick arrived in a 4-1 triumph over Stoke City on November 12, before the striker produced yet another four-goal haul in a 7-2 rout of Barnsley last week. Those goals lifted him to a total of 17 in 11 appearances, an output that has inevitably prompted interest from supporters eager to see him earn a senior opportunity.
While Harrison Bettoni has rightly earned attention for his recent brace in the 2-1 victory at AFC Wimbledon, academy staff have privately noted that Moseley has been the standout performer over the past month. His physicality, movement and finishing have left a strong impression on coaches as Wigan Athletic continue to assess how quickly he might be integrated into the first-team picture once eligibility is confirmed.
📰 NEWS:
Confirmation has been revealed that current Latics Under 21’s trialist Adam Moseley has agreed terms to a permanent contract with the club.
His current contract with Runcorn Linnets means his move will be announced officially in January.#WAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/rGRZdo9KsI
— LaticsVision (@WAFCVision) November 24, 2025
Permanent Deal Agreed Ahead Of January Window
The prolific run has accelerated discussions between Wigan Athletic and Runcorn Linnets, and it is understood that Moseley has already agreed terms on a permanent move. Due to transfer window regulations, the deal cannot be processed until the beginning of January, meaning he remains officially listed as a trialist for competitive fixtures. Nonetheless, he continues to train and play under the club’s supervision as he completes his development at Christopher Park.
Moseley arrives with strong non-league pedigree. Described by those at Runcorn Linnets as a powerful, direct centre-forward, he follows in the footsteps of his father Mike Moseley, who scored 162 goals in 389 matches for Witton Albion. That background, combined with his explosive start in a Wigan Athletic shirt, provides a compelling case for a long-term pathway into the senior squad.
With the club already encouraged by the emergence of Bettoni and several other academy talents, Wigan Athletic view Moseley as a significant addition to their youth development strategy. Once the transfer window opens, the paperwork will be completed, and the club will be free to integrate him more formally as they continue to build momentum under their current structure.
