Ecuador striker Cristian Benitez is a target for Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce.

The People says Bruce sent top spy John Benson to check on the little goal machine - who plays in Mexico for Santos Laguna - and open negotiations with his agents.

Latics already have Ecuadorian teammate Luis Antonio Valencia in their side and are trying to use those connections to land Benitez.

However, his club have slapped a ludicrous £10million price tag on the hitman, with Wigan only prepared to pay around £8m.