Rangers working on deal to sign Craig Beattie this week

Rangers manager Ally McCoist has said that he is confident that the club will complete a deal for striker Craig Beattie this week.

The former Celtic and Hearts forward is available on a free transfer and has been training with the Gers.

McCoist told the official club website: "I have meetings with (chief scout) Neil Murray and (chief executive) Charles Green tomorrow.

"Charles has spoken to Craig Beattie's agent and he made him an offer. As yet, I have not heard back from him or from Craig but hopefully I will do in the next 24 hours."

The Ibrox boss faces a race against time to put together a squad he is happy with for the new season, with a 12-month transfer embargo coming into effect from September 1.