St Johnstone central defender Graham Gartland is poised to make the switch to Greenock Morton.
The 28-year-old Dubliner has not featured for the Perth men this season and is looking for a fresh start in the First Division at Cappielow.
The former Republic of Ireland B international began his career in Scotland with Dundee United before returning to his homeland in 2003.
After successful spells with St Patrick’s Athletic, Longford Town and Drogheda United, Gartland travelled back across the Irish Sea to join Saints in January 2009.
Latterly, he has struggled to hold down a first-team spot and former boss Derek McInnes sent him out on loan to Ross County for the second half of last season.
There has been no place for him under current Saints boss Steve Lomas, who gave the player his backing for the move.
”Graham has not been involved for us,” said Lomas. ”Therefore, it is only fair to him that he is able to look elsewhere to try to get first-team football. If he does decide to go then he will do so with our blessing.”
While one Irishman prepares to depart, Lomas confirmed Saints are striving to extend the loan stay of one of Gartland’s compatriots.
The Perth men have been in touch with striker Cillian Sheridan’s parent club CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria in the hope of keeping him until the end of the season.
”I would like to get that done. It has been a difficult one but we would like Cillian to stay on if at all possible,” declared Lomas.
Meanwhile, Brechin boss Jim Weir, who takes his side to McDiarmid Park on Saturday in the fourth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup, hopes to get the go-ahead to play central defender Ewan Moyes, his new signing from Gateshead.
City secretary Gus Fairlie said: ”All the relevant paperwork has been completed and all we are waiting for is international clearance being sent through by the English FA which I hope will come through in the next couple of days.”
Young fans of both St Johnstone and Brechin will be able to watch their teams in cup action for free. Saints and City have agreed to let all supporters aged under 12 into McDiarmid without charge.
There will also be reduced prices for others, with adults paying £15, senior citizens £10 and 12-to-18-year-olds £5. Season tickets are not valid.