It will be recalled that the Nigerian defender move to the English club on loan during the January transfer and has been impressively performing at Wigan by helping the the club achieved four clean sheets in six Championship matches and move away from the relegation zone.

Balogun joined Albion in the summer of 2018, making 12 appearances in total. He scored one goal for the club, a volley with his first touch in a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Balogun who found it hard making first-team opportunities at Brighton and Hove Albion this season, making just one appearance in the EFL Cup victory at Bristol Rovers, has now agreed a permanent deal with the Latics; Wigan.