Wigan are readying a move for Scotand Under-21 international Jai Quitongo, sources have told TEAMtalk.
The Morton winger is out-of-contract in the summer and has shunned a new deal and now he is being lined up for a move South of the Border.
North East duo Middlesbrough and Sunderland were looking closely at him, but Wigan are set to seal a deal for the 20-year-old.
The Latics are two points clear of Shrewsbury at the top of League One and are looking to secure an instant return to the Championship.