Wigan defender Antonee Robinson admits a heart complaint scuppered his January move to AC Milan.

Robinson, who only made a loan move from Everton to Wigan permanent last summer, was all due to sign for Milan in a £10m deal.

"I wanted to update our supporters on my current situation as I have a number of people asking why I haven't played since January," he wrote in a statement released on the official Wigan website.

"During my medical for AC Milan on deadline day, an irregularity was picked up in my heart rhythm.

"Further testing was required to ensure the move could be finalised and ratified, though there was not enough time to complete this before the transfer deadline.

"Since my return to Wigan, I have been training with the team whilst being monitored and I have undergone periods of testing and treatment. I feel absolutely fine but obviously this is an issue that needs sorting before I can play again.

"Following consultation with the club's medical staff and independent specialists, it has been decided that I will need a medical procedure later this month to address the irregularity in my heart rhythm - a procedure called an ablation.

"I would like to thank everyone at Wigan Athletic for their support during this period, especially the club's medical staff.

"Thank you for your support and I hope to be back on the pitch at the DW sooner rather than later.

"Jedi."