Barnsley sign Wigan Athletic's Sam Morsy on loan

Barnsley have completed the signing of midfielder Sam Morsy from Championship rivals Wigan Athletic on a loan deal running until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old - a product of Wolverhampton Wanderers' youth academy - joined the Latics from Chesterfield in January, making 16 appearances as the club claimed the League One title.

Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom said: "Sam is a fantastic signing and he is a player that will go far in the game. His experience at such a young age shows just how highly he is valued. To have played over 150 senior matches at the age of 24 will stand him in good stead during his time with us.

"We were a bit short in midfield so to bring in someone with Sam's ability is fantastic. He is certainly not shy of a tackle and has a track record of scoring some important goals too. I'd like to thank Wigan Athletic for letting him join us on loan."

Morsy is the fourth arrival at Oakwell in the last 24 hours, following on from the signings of Cole Kpekawa, Adam Jackson and Adam Armstrong.