Stephen Robinson expects Ethan Erhahon and Dylan Reid to depart St Mirren today and he has plans in place to add to his squad if they do exit the club.
Midfielder Erhahon, 21, is on his way to Lincoln City for a fee in the region of £300,000, while 17-year-old playmaker Reid is set for Crystal Palace with a six-figure fee also expected to be agreed.
Robinson, who is linked with a move for Dundee United striker Tony Watt, said: “I am waiting for funds to be released. It is a tough situation because we are waiting on medicals to go through on two boys this morning before the board will be able to release funds to go and try to recruit.
“It is going to be last-minute dealings if any. It’s not the way I like to do business but in terms of where the club is financially, I understand.”
The St Mirren manager added: “I am delighted for both boys. Ethan is going to be a huge loss, he has arguably been one of my best players all season. But opportunities arise, Ethan was out of contract at the end of the season and it was good business on behalf of the club.
“Dylan is a young boy we spent a long time working with to get him to the stage here he was ready for the first team. Clubs in the Premier League are looking for potential and that’s what Dylan has, he has lots of potential.
“We have people in mind, it’s a case of who is available at this late stage.”
When asked about reports linking him with a move for his former Motherwell striker, Tony Watt, Robinson said: “I can’t talk about anybody else’s players. Tony is a Dundee United player.
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