Scharner hopes for sign from above

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Centre-back Scharner has a year remaining on his contract at the end of this season, which is certain to alert a number of clubs. And while he has been impressed with new boss Steve Bruce since his arrival from Birmingham, he will be demanding to know the Latics' ambitions for the future before he puts pen to paper.

"I'm happy, but let's have a look at what the future brings and what the club's targets are," confirmed Scharner to PA Sport. "Personally, I am a player who always tries to progress and develop. Hopefully, Wigan want to progress into the top half of the table over the next couple of seasons, and if so, then we can talk about everything."

The 28-year-old Austrian has been impressive since Bruce requested he switch to the heart of the defence from central midfield following his arrival.

Scharner initially signed for Wigan midway through the club's momentous first top flight season in 2005-06 when they reached the Carling Cup final and finished 10th in the Premier League.

Since then the Latics have struggled, narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of last season, before enduring another fight for survival this campaign.

Scharner concedes to being disappointed, adding: "Especially with this season because I expected much more than us fighting against relegation.

"But we're in this position now and we all have to stay together, sort it out, and then let's look at next season."