Oldham and Bradford in two-way tussle for Plymouth playmaker Ruben Lameiras in January

OLDHAM and Bradford are leading the chase for Plymouth star Ruben Lameiras.

The stylish Portuguese midfielder moved to Home Park last summer after two years at Coventry City.

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However the move south has not worked out with the 22-year-old making  just 13 appearances this term.

Pilgrims boss Derek Adams landed Lameiras as replacement for Graham Carey who looked to be heading out of the club.

But the Irishman agreed a new deal at the newly promoted side, and the knock-on effect has been restricted game time for Lameiras.

SunSport understands Oldham and Bradford keen to offer the midfielder an escape route in January.

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The Latics have earmarked the Tottenham academy product as an ideal replacement for Jack Byrne who may return to parent club Wigan next  month.

The former Coventry man played a behind-closed-doors friendly for Richie Wellens side against Derby and is set to follow up his interest.

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Meanwhile, Bantams boss Stuart McCall is looking to bolster his attacking options as he looks for automatic promotion after two years of play-off heartache at Valley Parade.

Lameiras signed a two year contract last summer and the Devon club are keen to get him off the wage bill either on loan or a permanent switch.