Town, Burnley, Birmingham and Blackpool are reported to be keeping tabs on former Everton man Jose Baxter (left), who joined League One Oldham in the summer.
The 20-year-old former England U16 and U17 international signed a four-month contract at Boundary Park in September after leaving Goodison Park having been released after turning down a new contract on reduced terms.
The striker, a one-time Tranmere loanee, spent time on trial at Crystal Palace in the summer but failed to win a contract due to his lack of fitness.
Since joining the Latics he has made four starts and three sub appearances, scoring twice.