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was forced to return to England WIGAN’S Antonee Robinson’s because the transfer had no chance of dream move to AC Milan being wrapped up before the 7pm collapsed after he ran out of time deadline in Italy – four hours earlier to complete medical formalities. than in England.

The Latics, 22nd in the Robinson (right) joined Wigan from Championship and four points Everton for £2m only six months ago adrift of safety, had agreed an on a three-year contract but he astonishing £10million fee attracted the attention of with the Italian giants for Milan scouts early in the the US international. season. The Rossoneri

Robinson, 22, flew to tabled a bid, believed to be Milan with a view to worth £6.2m with add-on completing a permanent clauses taking the deal up move within hours of the to £10m. clubs striking a deal late on But Robinson was Thursday night. But one of the denied his fairytale move unlikeliest deals of any transfer and Wigan confirmed the deal was window fell through because of off shortly after 6pm last night. administrative complications. Wigan boss Paul Cook (above)

Following an initial examination, had resigned himself to losing the Robinson was required to have more defender but must now decide tests to comply with Italian rules. whether to restore Robinson, who

And when it transpired those tests qualifies for the USA through his could take up to 72 hours to father, to the squad for today’s complete, heartbroken Robinson game at Leeds.

Whiz kid Luke goes to Wolves WOLVES have snapped up Rochdale starlet Luke Matheson for £1million.

Matheson, 17, became Dale’s youngest-ever player when he made his debut at 15 years and 336 days. Wolves sporting director Kevin Thelwell said: “We think he’s going to be a top talent.”