Wigan sign midfielder Josh Laurent from Hartlepool for undisclosed fee
Tuesday 31 January 2017 21:49, UK
Wigan have signed midfielder Josh Laurent from Sky Bet League Two side Hartlepool for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old, who has played 33 times for Pools, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Latics.
Wigan boss Warren Joyce told the club's official website: "Josh is a player the club has been watching all season and we feel he has the potential to shine at a higher level of football, given the right environment and the time in which to develop.
"He's a powerful, ball-playing midfielder and we welcome him to the squad."