West Ham has been tracking the situation with Wigan’s left-back Antonee Robinson for some time but the recent administration of the Latics could work in the Hammers favor.
Robinson returned to training after undergoing treatment on a heart issue detected during a failed transfer to AC Milan in January. The 22-year-old defender was poised to make a seven-figure move to the Serie A side, only for an irregular heart rhythm to show up during his medical. He has since had further tests and treatment and returned with his doctors telling him he doesn’t require further medical procedures.
Robinson’s return to football comes after months of treatment with the Championship club’s medical staff and an independent cardiologist.
In March, it was revealed that the former Everton trainee was planned to undergo cardiac ablation to fix the issue detected in his heart.
Robinson joined Wigan from Everton Academy in July 2019 for £2m on a three-year contract.
A new report by the Daily Mirror now suggests the Hammers could land the defender for as little as £1.5m as the administrators attempt to raise funds from the bust club.
West Ham won’t be alone with West Brom and Leceister City also keen on the young player.
Another report by Football Insider claims that Yatin Patel has been hired by Wigan to advise them on offloading players as they seek funds to cover the shortfall owed to creditors.
The business partner of the former Everton chairman Keith Harris is claimed played a crucial role in the complex transfer of Jarrod Bowen from Hull City to West Ham in January.
