Championship midfielder joins Wigan Athletic

The 22-year-old former England youth international has made 100 senior appearances in his career to date.

Bayliss originally came through the ranks at Coventry City – under the watchful eye of Latics’ Head of Academy Gregor Rioch in his early days – before joining Preston in 2019 in a deal worth £1.2million.

He becomes Leam Richardson's 12th summer signing, and will wear the No.20 shirt during his time here.

“I’m buzzing and I’m really happy to be here,” he said. "I played here in pre-season and Wigan are a good side.

"I like the way they play, and the way the manager talks and what he wants from me and what I can bring to the team because that was massive to me.

“There are some massive teams in this league, there’s no doubt about it, but I’m coming to one of the biggest clubs in the league.

"The manager wants to get promoted, and that’s why I’m here.

“I’m always ready to go. I love playing football and that’s what I want to do.

"If I’m involved this week, or need to wait a week, that’s fine, but I’ll be ready and raring to go when the manager throws me in!”

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