Richie Wellens made 90 appearances in two spells for Oldham as a player
Oldham Athletic are set to appoint Richie Wellens as manager on a full-time basis after a spell as caretaker, BBC Radio Manchester understands.
Wellens, 37, was put in charge after John Sheridan was sacked in September with the club bottom of League One.
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes and Clarence Seedorf had been linked with the job.
Former Latics midfielder Wellens was recommended for the job by Scholes and has overseen a five-game unbeaten run.
The club have called a news conference for 14:30 BST.
Source: bbc.com