Latics have confirmed that a number of clubs have made moves to sign 18-year-old striker Tom Eaves.

Chief Executive Alan Hardy explained that talks are ongoing with the interested parties and any further developments will be brought to you exclusively on the official website.

Eaves hit the headlines pre-season when he came off the bench to score a brilliant hat trick against a full strength Bolton Wanderers side in a 3-0 friendly win at Boundary Park.