Hamilton young prodigy James McCarthy has decided to sign for Wigan after competition from Celtic, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Burnley for the Irishman’s signature. McCarthy broke into the Hamilton side at the tender age of only 15 years and became their youngest ever goalscorer at only 16 years and 55 days.

He is highly thought of in Scotland and has clearly made an impression on the watching English scouts. It is though that the fee is for an intial £1.2 million rising to £3 million depending on performance.

It is thought that Hamilton are happy with Wigan having purchased their young star due to the promise from Roberto Martinez that he will be playing regularly, they also believe that he will be well looked after by the Lancashire club.

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