Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was non-committal over a possible move for Swansea City midfielder Leon Britton. The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season.
The Latics are keen to strengthen before the transfer window shuts and Britton has been linked with joining his old boss.
"There's been many names linked to this club and you're not going to stop that," Martinez told BBC Sport.
"I have been critical of this transfer window as it loses the focus of the importance of the games that we've got.
"In that respect, I'm sure that we won't stop speculation."