Manchester United signed Antonio Valencia from Wigan as it looks to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to Real Madrid. The 23-year-old Ecuador winger has a four-year contract, becoming manager Alex Ferguson’s first offseason signing as

Sky Sports News sources understand Antonio Valencia could complete his move to Man Utd on Monday.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to close a deal with Wigan for Antonio Valencia for a fee less than the Latics’ 18 million asking price.

Dave Whelan has confirmed Antonio Valencia will have the final say on where his future lies.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia looks set to decide whether or not to join Man Utd next week once he returns from holiday.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says Antonio Valencia will be a ’sensation’ if he joins Manchester Unitedn as expected.

Wigan are to meet with Man Utd and Real in the next ‘three or four days’ to discuss Antonio Valencia.

Dave Whelan has confirmed that a third club has joined Real Madrid and Manchester United in the race for Wigan star Antonio Valencia.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan expects to begin negotiations with Manchester United over 17million-rated Antonio Valencia “very shortly”.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes it is only a matter of time before Man Utd make a bid for winger Antonio Valencia.