Former Huddersfield Town loan man Reece James has joined Wigan Athletic in League One on a three-year-contract.
The 21-year-old left-back played six times for Town last season on loan from Manchester United and was touted as a potential permanent target.
He has opted, however, for the DW Stadium, moving for an undisclosed fee.
He made just one senior appearance for United, in the 4-0 Capital One Cup loss to MK Dons last August.
Having spent time on loan with Carlisle, Rotherham and Town, James is now keen to establish himself in the north west with regular first-team football.
“Reece is a young player with a bright future,” said Wigan manager Gary Caldwell.
“He has been schooled by one of the best academies around and has impressed both at Under 21 level and while on loan.
“He is another who will strengthen competition on that left side, and has played as a full-back, or in a wing-back role. Once again, there were clubs after him so we’re delighted to add him to the squad.”
