Former Everton boss Joe Royle and his son Darren will join the Wigan board once the club's takeover is completed.

The news was confirmed in documents to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange relating to the £22m sale of the Latics.

There is no mention of current chairman David Sharpe, or former Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook, who helped broker the deal.

It is understood neither man will form part of the management team and will leave the Championship club.

Manager Paul Cook and chief executive Jonathan Jackson will remain in their roles.