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West Brom close in on Wigan star McClean

West Bromwich Albion have reportedly agreed a fee with Wigan Athletic for James McClean.


It is believed that the Baggies and Latics have agreed a £1.5million fee for the Republic of Ireland winger following his clubs relegation from the Championship to League One.

McClean, who won Wigan's Player of the Year award last season, is now set to return to the Premier League after spending time with Sunderland between 2011 and 2013 prior to joining the Latics in the second tier.

McClean is to become Tony Pulis' first summer signing as he strives to build a more competitive squad at The Hawthorns ahead of the 2015/16 season. He follows former Wigan teammate Callum McManaman to Albion after his move in January.

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