Craig Conway is on track to land a St Johnstone deal.
The former Dundee United, Cardiff City and Blackburn winger, who was with Salford City last season, has been under the microscope at Perth.
Saints manager Callum Davidson was impressed with the one-time Scotland international’s impact in a weekend bounce game.
And the 35-year-old will get more game time today against Aberdeen to play his way into a contract and a potential debut against United at Tannadice on August 1.
“Craig has been looking good,” said Davidson.
“He has a composure about him that comes with experience and he still has the energy required.
“He put in a couple of unbelievable crosses and his movement was good in a 60-minute weekend bounce game.
“But I have to make sure I don’t rush him.
“I’d kick myself if I did that and he started to pick up niggles while he’s in here.”
He added: “The weekend game was a good exercise, played at a really good tempo and I was pleased with their attitude.
“It was the hardest week we’ve had since coming back. And there were no fresh injuries, which was a bonus.
“I think every club will be similar. They will have players suffering from wee niggles because pre-season has been so condensed.
“Some lads will be playing catch-up. We now have Aberdeen (on Tuesday) and St Mirren on Saturday.
“The biggest thing is getting minutes into the players.”
