The players agent Christian Otero said: "This is something we have been working on for some time. He is massive in Argentina, because he is such a cult figure but also because he is a very, very good footballer.
"He is very dynamic and we do not see any issues with him being a big success in England."
Cubero would hope to become the latest in a lengthening line of South American footballers to hit the big time with Wigan Athletic.
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