Motherwell are reportedly pursuing a deadline day swoop to bring Tony Watt back to Fir Park on loan from Dundee United - but they face competition from St Mirren for his signature.
It would be a hugely divisive move amongst the Fir Park faithful, who still have reservations over the 29-year-old's exit from the club to Tannadice last year.
In January 20222 the striker, who had signed a pre-contract agreement with the Tangerines, made a permanent move to Tayside and Watt's desire to leave Fir Park mid-season - having turned down a contract extension - didn't go down well with Steelmen supporters.
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Watt was also the club's top scorer at the time of his departure.
But the Scottish Sun reports Watt is an option for Motherwell, with St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson - the former Fir Park gaffer - keen to get the Coatbridge man in with striker Jonah Ayunga set to be sidelined for months after picking up an injury in Saturday's 1-0 win over Motherwell in Paisley.
Meanwhile, Motherwell striker Connor Shields is said to be attracting interest from Championship leaders Queen's Park and Spiders boss Owen Coyle is weighing up a move to bring the Coatbridge man to the club on loan.
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