Saints look at Frenchman

Lennon: Looking at trialist

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St Mirren have handed a trial to French midfielder Amick Ciani as they look at prospective signings.

The Frenchman caught the eye of Buddies boss Danny Lennon during a bounce game while on trial at Kilmarnock.

Ciani will feature in a behind-closed-doors game against Partick Thistle on Wednesday so Lennon can have a look at him at close quarters.

"The lad impressed me in that closed-door game for Kilmarnock and, when I found out they had not followed through on their initial interest in him, I invited Ciani in," said Lennon.

"I am only going to add players if they can convince me they are better than we already have. That is the golden rule. But I still have some room to manoeuvre within my budget in that respect."

Higdon injury

Meanwhile, St Mirren striker Michael Higdon has visited a specialist to get to the bottom of his pelvis problem.

Higdon has been struggling with the problem for some time and they club are keen to find out the full extent of the injury.

"Michael has been in some discomfort and the injury has not responded to normal physio, so he is going to a specialist for a check-up," added Lennon.

"It has been a frustrating start to the season for Michael with him being suspended for the opening two games and then suffering an injury problem we believe may be related to the pelvic issue.

"So we will just have to wait and see what the specialist finds out."