Liverpool Transfer News: Jerome Sinclair to Wigan Loan Move Agreed
Liverpool youngster Jerome Sinclair has joined Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 18-year-old striker will remain under the tutelage of Wigan manager Malky Mackay until the summer, which was confirmed by Liverpool's official Twitter account:
Wigan posted an interview with the promising Englishman:
The club also tweeted Sinclair's shirt being printed:
Sinclair made his debut for the Reds during the 2012 League Cup campaign but has failed to secure a senior appearance since, as reported by Sami Mokbel of MailOnline.
He has remained in Liverpool's youth sides this season, scoring three goals and three assists in eight under-21 appearances, per transfermarkt. Wigan note Sinclair has scored 22 goals across the U18s and U21s this campaign.
Sinclair enjoyed an excellent run in the side's UEFA Youth League progress, notching six goals and an assist in seven matches, recorded by transfermarkt.
This included doubles against Ludogorets and Basel. Sinclair has appeared in various England youth lineups, including his recent spell with the under-17 national squad. His qualities can be seen below:
Mackay detailed his conversation with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers in Wigan's official press release following the announcement of Sinclair's deal:
"We had a long chat about Jerome and we both feel that this is a positive step for him to make in his career, which will hopefully benefit both clubs.
We have to thank Liverpool for allowing him to come to Wigan, but they have seen how well Sheyi (Ojo) is progressing and that we are a club who will nurture a young player with potential. We are all hopeful he can make a good contribution during his time here.
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As noted by Mackay, Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo has enjoyed a useful season on loan at the Championship side, making eight appearances so far. Although Wigan currently reside in the relegation zone, both players need first-team experience to continue their development.
Rodgers is a lover of developing youth, so it's no surprise to see him provide Sinclair with an opportunity to become a hero at the DW Stadium.
Wigan are six points away from safety with nine games remaining, meaning Sinclair will need to take advantage of any opportunity offered to him if the club is to escape a second relegation in three years.
Sinclair is a pacey, agile striker who can lead the line or support a centre-forward. Mackay will be hoping he provides a spark for the stagnating Latics, who continue to disappoint after dropping out the Premier League and winning the FA Cup in 2013.
