Albion sign Watson for rest of season
Albion have boosted their squad by signing Wigan midfielder Ben Watson on loan for the rest of the season.
Albion have boosted their squad by signing Wigan midfielder Ben Watson on loan for the rest of the season.
The 24-year-old will be available to make his debut in Saturday's Championship clash with Derby at the Hawthorns, but is cup-tied for Wednesday night's FA Cup fifth-round replay with Reading.
Baggies head coach Roberto Di Matteo said: "Having lost Gonzalo Jara for the remainder of the season to injury, we have been looking to strengthen the central midfield area and we are very pleased that he has joined us.
"Ben is very good technically and is a competitive player who knows the Championship very well. He has played many times at this level and knows what is required, which should help him to hit the ground running."
The Latics have a 24-hour recall clause that will come into effect after the Hawthorns clash with Coventry on March 24.
Watson spent the first half of the season on loan at QPR, making 16 appearances and scoring twice.
The midfielder is a product of the Crystal Palace youth system, making his Eagles debut at the age of 17 and making 169 appearances for the South London outfit, scoring 18 times.
He cost Wigan £2million 11 months ago after they beat Middlesbrough to his signature, but has made just seven starts for the Latics.