Brown makes it a magnificent seven for Chris Hutchings

Wigan Athletic have signed the Fulham captain Michael Brown, for an undisclosed sum.

The 30 year-old travelled to Wigan this morning (Tuesday) to complete his medical and put pen to paper on a three year deal at the JJB Stadium.  Following the completion of his transfer, he will feature in tonight's friendly against Barnsley at Oakwell.

Brown becomes Chris Hutchings' seventh signing of the summer after Titus Bramble, Antoine Sibierski, Mario Melchiot, Andreas Granqvist, Carlo Nash and Jason Koumas.

Hutchings is delighted to have netted his man.

"Like all of our signings," he said, "we have done extensive research on the player and I feel he is someone who brings something new to the table. We have worked really hard behind the scenes to make this one happen because I believe he will make a big difference to the side and I am really happy Michael has agreed to join us.

"He has huge Premier League experience and is an all-action player who can play a number of roles in the middle of the park. He is a totally committed midfielder, who never gives anything less than 100% to the cause and strengthens competition in those central midfield areas even further.

"He has been a real fan's favourite everywhere he has gone and I'm sure it will be no different here."

Hutchings added: "Now the search goes on for more new blood, I still feel we need to add to the squad and we are optimistic that we can make further announcements, hopefully, sooner rather than later."

Hartlepool-born Brown came through the ranks at Manchester City and made his debut, in the Premiership, at the age of 18. He went on to play 109 times for City before moving to Sheffield United, where he won the Fans' Player of The Year title twice, playing 181 times and scoring 36 goals.

His reputation as a goal-scoring midfielder earned him a move to Tottenham, where he made 64 appearances before crossing London to Craven Cottage, and settling into a more defensive role.