Wigan sign Orient striker Sonny Perkins

Wigan Athletic have announced the signing of former Leyton Orient striker Sonny Perkins on a two-year contract following his spell at Leeds United.

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Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of striker Sonny Perkins from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old joined Orient in June 2024 from Leeds United and has scored four goals in 46 league appearances. "I had some remarkable experiences at a young age, some difficult ones too," he commented in an interview on the club's website. "Now it's about consistently showing what I can do, and I'm very confident I can do that here. I'm really looking forward to this new phase."