Former Wigan Athletic defender Reece James shares Championship transfer hopes

Former Wigan Athletic defender Reece James has his sights set on a move to the Championship.
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The 29-year-old featured 34 times for Sheffield Wednesday last season while on loan from Blackpool, and is now hoping to make a permanent move to Hillsborough following the club’s promotion.

James, who spent three years at the DW Stadium between 2015 and 2018, scored the Owls’ third goal in their remarkable comeback against Peterborough United in the play-off semi-final second leg.

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Speaking to our sister paper, The Star, during the club’s civic reception at the Town Hall, the fullback said: “Obviously I’ve got to see what happens and hopefully something can get done, but I’ve enjoyed my time here.

Reece James in action for Wigan (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Reece James in action for Wigan (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Reece James in action for Wigan (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

"It’s been incredible, far more than what I expected was going to happen. I fell in love with the club, the city, everything about it – but I’ll have to see what happens, what plays out over the summer. I’ll be patient.

“I’ve absolutely loved my time here, and we’re all Wednesday aren’t we?”

James has one year remaining on his current deal with the Seasiders and will return to Bloomfield Road for pre-season, but the Bacup-born left-footer is hoping that a switch is on the cards after Darren Moore's side swapped places with the Tangerines in the Championship.

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Prior to his time with Sheffield Wednesday, the former Manchester United academy player had experienced two previous promotions to the Championship during his time with Wigan, with the club winning League One in both 2016 and 2018.