Manchester United have sold left-back Reece James to Wigan Athletic.
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Wigan Athletic have announced the signing of Reece James on a three-year deal for a fee of around £1 million as the Latics continue to build for a promotion push to return to the Championship at the first time of asking.
James’ exit from the club so soon after signing a new deal shows United have got their business heads screwed on again and they’ll be keen to avoid any situations like David de Gea where a player’s contract can run out.
Wigan, who were relegated to League One last season, are undergoing an overhaul under new manager Gary Caldwell with Scott Carson, Ali Al-Habsi, James McClean, Martyn Waghorn, Rob Kiernan and James Tavernier among those leaving. He is pleased to have accquired a player who has “been schooled by one of the best academies around” and is convinced of James’ quality as he has “impressed both at under-21 level and whilst on loan“.
However, the 21-year-old has now permanently left the club ahead of their pre-season tour, joining League One side Wigan.
New summer signing Matteo Darmian can also play the same role, having featured on the left flank for Torino.
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He played against the Reds twice – in their 0-0 draw at Rotherham last December and their 1-0 defeat against Huddersfield at the City Ground in April. Waghorn, 25, joined from Leicester in January 2014 and scored eight goals in 38 league games.
