Wigan Athletic want to sign Juan Carlos Garcia to fill the void at left-back.
Latics boss Owen Coyle has held talks with the Honduran international who is set to come out of his contract with homeland club Olimpia.
25-year old Garcia will be able to obtain a UK work permit because of his regularity playing for Honduras and Coyle sees him as the perfect replacement for fellow countryman Maynor Figueroa who has joined Hull City.