Just 24 hours after Queensland Roar ruled out a move for the Brazilian, sources at Glory suggest that speculation linking the same player with them is wide of the mark.

However, a club spokesman did admit that there was a ‘player in the pipeline’ and that a deal for the unnamed individual could be completed by the end of the week.

English striker James Robinson has long been on the radar and it could be that he is the final piece in the jigsaw for Smith.

Still, Smith will be able to call on a new signing of sorts for this weekend’s Pre-Season Cup clash against Melbourne Victory in Darwin.

Croatian striker Mate Dragicevic has finally landed in Perth after overcoming visa problems and he is expected to feature against Ernie Merrick’s victory.

A win would see Perth top group A in the pre-season competition, while even a draw might be enough depending on other results.

The Glory will be bolstered by the addition of Croatian striker Mate Dragicevic, who arrived in Perth for the first time last week after overcoming visa problems.

But Glory is expected to be without defender Hayden Foxe, who suffered a knee injury in last week's 1-1 draw with Adelaide United.