Colombia international striker Hugo Rodallega is excited about his imminent move to Wigan Athletic.

The 23-year-old is on the verge of sealing a reported £4.5million transfer from Mexican club Necaxa and just needs a work permit for the deal to be completed.

An application to secure the necessary paperwork is to be heard next week and Rodallega, who scored 15 goals in 36 matches for Necaxa last season, expects to be a Wigan player by January 15.

"I am very motivated to be playing alongside such a talented group of players," he said.

"I am very happy because a very good piece of news has been finally confirmed. This is one of my dreams coming true."

Rodallega's arrival would increase speculation about the futures of strikers Emile Heskey and Henri Camara, with both players out of contract in less than six months.

The player is confident he adapt quickly to the Premier League.

"Since I was told about the possibility of playing there, I watch them every time I can," he told El Tiempo newspaper.

"They have a very similar style to all the teams there - fast, strong, tough.

"Considering what I have and what I am going to learn, I will get to a team with high goals.

"I think you can adapt yourself to all the leagues. If the English league is not the best in the world, it is one of the best.

"It is a big challenge to me and I am mentally prepared."