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Jewell told the Wigan Observer: "We'll know where we stand with him next week. He can play wide left midfield or at left back. His agent got in contact with me and asked if he could come over.

He's paid his own fare and has had a long journey over here. He's an international and has got a good left foot."

The Latics marketing division will no doubt be rubbing their hands at the prospect of signing a Chinese player with the propsect of shirt sales in the far east exploding.

Xiang has until the end of next week to earn himself a deal.