Steven Thompson set to sign for boyhood club St Mirren

But it appears increasingly likely that he will return to Scotland to play for the Buddies - his boyhood club.

Real Radio claimed earlier this week that Paisley-born Thompson - who interested St Mirren manager Danny Lennon in January - had agreed to join Saints.

But the 32-year-old is on holiday and yet to agree his next destination, with Hibernian also reported to be keen to land the former Scotland international.

Lennon said back in January: “He’s certainly on the shopping list and I’ve made the proper inquiries but I think it’s going to be outside our grasp.

“If we don’t get him this time, let’s see what happens in the summer.”

Now he is out of contract, Thompson is a more viable financial proposition for St Mirren.

Kevin McDonald is another player attracting interest back home in Scotland, although I understand he also has potential suitors in England.