Queens Park Rangers agree James Perch fee

Queens Park Rangers are close to acquiring the signature of Wigan Athletic defender James Perch this summer, Sky Sports News confirms.

The former Newcastle United full-back joined the Latics two seasons ago, and has since then missed just nine league games for the Lancashire outfit.

Perch has been constantly linked with a move away from DW Stadium following the Latics' relegation to the third tier of English football.

Sky Sports News reveals that the R's have reached an agreement over a transfer fee for the 29-year-old, and the deal will be announced after the player undergoes a medical and agrees terms on a contract.