St Johnstone are ready to snap up Colchester United striker Denny Johnstone.
McDiarmid manager Tommy Wright is keen to boost his attack and the Northern Irishman views the 22-year-old Scot as an ideal addition to his squad.
Johnstone, who was linked with Dundee last week, is expected to complete his switch before Saints face Celtic in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday.
He has been capped by Scotland up to under-19 level and counts Celtic, Morton (loan) and Birmingham City among his former clubs.
