Arbroath are in talks with an experienced front man ahead of the weekend re-match with Dunfermline.
Player-manager Paul Sheerin confirmed, “It was evident from Saturday’s Alba Challenge Cup tie at East End Park that we need someone to hold the ball up for us and we’re working on that.”
Lichties defender Alan Rattray, meanwhile, will continue to make himself available for selection as he awaits a groin operation.
Rattray has been told it will be mid to late August before he can have the surgery. Thereafter, he would be sidelined for up to four weeks.
“Alan definitely needs the op but unfortunately can’t get it for a few weeks yet,” said Sheerin. “He’s playing through the pain barrier which says a lot for him.”