Oldham Athletic are pleased to announce the signing of Josh Stones on loan from Wigan.
The 20-year-old links up with Latics having made a handful of appearances for the Wigan first team in recent months, finding the net on two occasions.
The striker arrives at Boundary Park on a youth loan until 12 January.
Stones came through the youth ranks at Guiseley, having been selected for England Schoolboys, and was signed by Wigan in the summer of 2022.
After a series of good performances for their youth team, he signed an improved three-year deal in the summer, extending his stay until 2026.
The youngster has also spent time on loan with Ross County earlier in the year.
“Josh is a really highly-rated player who is the type of character we want to have at the club,” said manager Micky Mellon.
“He started off in the non-league and has made a very good impression during his time at Wigan.
“He’s a striker who puts himself about and he has a lot of good qualities which we believe will help us more of a force.
“We’ve felt it was necessary to bring in some fresh faces and we want to do more if the opportunities come up.”
“I’m really pleased to be here. There’s a good group of lads and a fantastic manager so I can’t wait to get started," Stones said.
“The manager said he’s been following me for a while, he likes how I am both on and off the ball, and hopefully I can show what I can do here.
“I’m an aggressive striker, I like to press, run the channels and try to bring some energy to the attack.
“I’ve been at Wigan for just over a year and have started to break into the first team squad. I was really pleased to sign a three-year deal for them in the summer and I want to kick on now and start to play my best football.
“I’ve got some important minutes at Wigan recently but I get some more game-time, experience and make the most of this chance.”
Josh will wear squad number 24.
Welcome to Latics, Josh!
