Oldham Land Record-Breaking Signing in Midfielder Hill
Oldham Athletic have made a major coup in the transfer market by signing midfielder Tom Hill, who has broken the club's record for the highest fee paid for a player.
A former Wales Under-21 international, Hill, 23, has been on trial with the Latics and has already made an impact by scoring for Oldham during their 4-0 pre-season friendly win over Sheffield Wednesday last weekend.
"I'm excited for the season ahead and can't wait to pull on the shirt competitively," Hill said in an interview with the club website. He came through Liverpool's academy and has been invited to train with Harrogate Town during pre-season.
The signing of Hill is a significant boost for Oldham Athletic, who are looking to build on their recent performances.
The club have also brought back fellow midfielder Kai Payne for a third loan spell from Wigan. Payne, 21, made 35 appearances for Oldham last season and five appearances during his previous loan stint in 2024-25.
Boss Micky Mellon said of Payne: "Kai has been excellent for us in every spell here and we're delighted to have him back. He's a player who understands what we're about, knows the standards we expect and fits perfectly into the way we want to play."
The duo will be looking to make an instant impact at Oldham, who are hoping to climb the league table this season.
Oldham Athletic are currently preparing for the new season, with their first match set to take place in the coming weeks.
The signings of Hill and Payne are a major statement of intent from the club, who are looking to build a strong squad for the upcoming season.
The pair will be looking to make a mark on the pitch, with Oldham hoping to secure a positive start to the season.
Micky Mellon's team will be eager to see the impact of the new signings, who will be hoping to help the club achieve their goals.
The season is set to be an exciting one for Oldham Athletic, with the signings of Hill and Payne adding to the excitement.
Source: Yahoo Sports