Wigan are in discussions to sign former West Bromwich Albion defender Liam Ridgewell on loan from Portland Timbers. The 30-year-old made 15 appearances for the MLS side after arriving on a free transfer in the summer. Liam Ridgewell could be set for a return to England with Wigan Athletic Ridgewell in action for the MLS All-Stars against Bayern Munich back in August But with the MLS currently on a break, Ridgewell could hook up with the Championship Latics on a short-term loan until the end of February. The former Aston Villa and Birmingham man would return to his parent club in time for their annual pre-season tournament as they gear up for the opening fixture against Real Salt Lake on March 7.
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Liam Ridgewell set to join Championship side Wigan on short-term loan
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Defender will return to Portland in time for start of new MLS season
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Struggling Latics are on lookout for more signings to boost survival bid
Wigan are on a nightmare run of results and are second-bottom of the @placeholder, three points adrift of safety.