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West Ham's Kyle Knoyle joins Wigan Athletic on loan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 25: Kyle Knoyle of West Ham United in action during the pre season friendly match between Charlton Athletic and West Ham United at t
Image: Kyle Knoyle will spend the season with Wigan

Wigan Athletic have signed young West Ham defender Kyle Knoyle on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old has made only one senior appearance for the Hammers, which came in their Europa League clash with Astra Giurgiu in August 2015.

Knoyle, who is predominately a right-back, ended last season out on loan, playing 11 times for Dundee United as they slipped out of the Scottish Premiership.

The England U18 international is Wigan boss Gary Caldwell's fourth summer signing, following Stephen Warnock, Alex Gilbey and Dan Burn in moving to the DW Stadium.

Caldwell said: "Kyle is a young player with potential, one who has been identified as having the qualities we are looking for and was watched last season.

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"We are optimistic he can develop here with us and make a positive contribution to the squad and we're happy to have him on board."

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