Kilmarnock have signed Alex Bruce on a free – according to a report – and it could be the perfect signing to bolster their title push.
The Ayrshire side are just waiting on some formalities to be ironed out before confirming the signing.
At 34, Bruce will bring some much-needed experience to Steve Clarke’s side as they look to push Celtic.
Bruce has enjoyed spells with Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Hull City and the Wigan after coming through at Manchester United.
The defender has played just once for the Latics this season – in a 3-1 League Cup defeat to Rotherham.
Adding someone with Bruce’s experience will give Clarke some really solid back-up for his side in the second half of the season.
His Wigan deal is up at the end of the season and Wigan are apparently keen to move him on.
With well over 300 senior appearances to his name, Bruce has been over the course before.
Killie used Scott Boyd and Stuart Findlay in central defence in Wednesday’s win over Rangers.
Gary Dicker has also been used in defence but Bruce’s arrival will mean he can return to midfield.
Clarke’s side are only one point behind leaders Celtic and could go top of the table if results go their way.
Few will have expected them to still be in with a shout at this stage of the season.
Adding Bruce could just help his side that that step and launch a sustained title challenge.