Manchester United could be set to rival Real Madrid for Wigan star Luis Antonio Valencia.

The Ecuador international has caught the eye with a series of impressive displays this season, and Latics boss Steve Bruce has admitted he's likely to leave the club this summer.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted there'll be little transfer activity at Old Trafford this season, but footballaudio.com understands he's been monitoring the player for two years, and could sanction a bid of over £15million.

However, reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid are ready to make their interest in the player known, as they look to build a title-winning squad for next season.