ST JOHNSTONE could clinch a deal for former Hearts, Dundee United and Dundee defender Ryan McGowan this summer.
The 32-year-old has been plying his trade for Kuwait Sporting Club for the past year but is now open to a return to the Scottish Premiership.
McGowan is keen to find a club for first-team minutes to raise his profile ahead of the World Cup getting underway in November, with Australia having booked their spot in Qatar.
The versatile defender made a shock move to Kuwait after having been a mainstay for Sydney FC in his homeland during a two-year spell.
During his time away from Scotland McGowan graced the pitch twice with former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, in Kuwait and China respectively.
The former Tynecastle man became a fan favourite with Gorgie supporters after playing a starring role in the famous 5-1 Scottish Cup final victory over Hibernian. He would then go on to enjoy spells in the City of Discovery with both Dundee and Dundee United.
Saints could add McGowan’s experience to their backline, which has already been boosted by the arrival of Aberdeen legend Andrew Considine this summer.
Graham Carey, Drey Wright and Jamie Murphy have added experience to the attack, while youngster Adam Montgomery has also joined on-loan from Celtic.
A new goalkeeper is still in the pipeline for the Perth outfit with Davidson looking to replace the departed Zander Clark, who has been linked with a move to Stoke City this summer.
