Celtic have Vasilios Barkas on the way but a bid for Peterborough striker Ivan Toney has been rejected while West Ham's Albian Ateji is further away from a move than suggested.
Neil Lennon has been keen to strengthen both positions and will hope to have them sorted ahead of Sunday's kick-off. The Hoops are holding on to the likes of Odsonne Edouard and Kris Ajer though, despite interest from elsewhere.
Across the city and Rangers are set to seal the signing of South African midfielder Bongani Zungu from Amiens. The 27-year-old turned down a move to La Liga to focus on sealing a switch to Ibrox.
Steven Gerrard is facing a losing battle in his bid to hold onto Alfredo Morelos, though, although the Colombian's move to Lille is yet to go.
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