Manchester United could move for Wigan Athletic winger Luis Antonio Valencia this month.

The Daily Star Sunday says Wigan are aware that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants to add Valencia to his squad and it's just a question now whether a formal bid is submitted during this month's transfer window - or in the summer.

Valencia, 23, is a right winger like Cristiano Ronaldo, but both players can operate on the left, too.

If the Wigan star arrives at Old Trafford, the player most threatened by his arrival would be Portugal's Nani.