Newcastle United looking to find new clubs for any number of players this summer, with Kell Watts just one of many exiting in this transfer window.
Newcastle United defender Kell Watts has joined League One side Wigan Athletic on loan for the duration of the 2023/24 season.
The 23-year-old centre-back has linked up with the Latics for a second loan spell after winning the 2021/22 League One title at the DW Stadium.
Watts, who made his Premier League debut for his boyhood club against Liverpool on the final day of the 2019/20 campaign, spent the second-half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Peterborough United and reached a century of EFL appearances after previous loan spells at Stevenage, Plymouth Argyle and Mansfield Town.
Shaun Maloney’s side, relegated from the Championship last term, will begin the new season on minus eight points in the English third tier, with the Tics facing Derby County at Pride Park in their opening league fixture on Saturday, 5th August.’
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Midfielder Matt Smith’s move to St Johnstone has been confirmed ahead of MK Dons’ first game of the season.
The Welsh international made just 31 appearances during his 18 months at Stadium MK, but he never fully established himself as a starter since his move from Manchester City
The 23-year-old became the first player to be contracted by the club to be a part of a World Cup when he was involved in Wales’ squad at the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
He joins Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone, after finishing ninth in the top flight last season
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