Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is hoping Cho Won-hee can obtain his work permit as soon as possible. The South Korean midfielder is on the verge of signing a deal with the Latics but first needs to be granted a work permit to allow him to play professionally in Britain.

Bruce hopes it is sorted out soon so he can out his plans for Cho in action.

"He's had his medical and it looks as though his work permit will be granted," Bruce told the Wigan Observer.

"He trained again today but has to go back home now to complete the paperwork.

"We hope he'll be able to come straight in to the squad, and he will be a good addition for us. He's a utility player, but I feel his best position will be in midfield.

"We have a deal in place that lasts until the end of the season, and then a two-year contract ready at the back end of that."