Latics have signed Comoros Islands international Youssuf M'Changama on a short-term contract.
The 21-year-old midfield man has impressed sufficiently during trials at Boundary Park to earn a deal.
In the wake of injuries to Dean Furman and James Wesolowski, the capture of M'Changama will provide additional midfield options.
M'Changama, who holds a French passport, has played all his previous football in that country.
He was a junior at Olympique Marseille and has played in the second tier of French football for Sedan and Troyes.
M'Changama has also won two caps for the Comoros Islands, scoring one goal.
Comoros play in the Indian Ocean Island Games and also in qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations.