Rangers manager Ally McCoist has not yet given up hope of landing Boris Pandza.
The Light Blues boss is keen to bolster his defence and the Bosnia-Herzegovina international remains on the radar.
The 26-year-old centre-back has been the subject of protracted talks stretching back a number of weeks and McCoist says the player is still on his wanted list.
He said: “Not all transfers are clear-cut and can get done in 24 hours. This one is obviously taking a little bit of time but I would still be very hopeful.
“My job as manager is to improve the squad where and when I can. There are one or two players I would like to bring in, so we will see over the next few days if we can get them in.
“I would like another centre-back and I would like to get another forward as well because I think we are a little bit sparse in those areas in terms of injury and suspension.”
McCoist also wants to add another goalkeeper to challenge Cammy Bell for the gloves. Steve Simonsen has been training with the squad, along with former Everton midfielder Sam Kelly.
“Both of them are here for another week,” McCoist said.
“The fact that they’re back for another week would indicate they are doing well and we’re happy to have them for another week.
“In terms of offering something longer term, it will probably be Thursday or Friday before we know any more on that.”
Rangers head into the Ramsdens Cup second round tie against Berwick Rangers on a high following Friday’s 6-0 thrashing of Airdrie in the Scottish League One on Friday, with McCoist saying: “If I could get a repeat of Friday’s game, I would be delighted.”