Simo Valakari says he is confident of wrapping up the signing of Bosnian left-back Enes Alic. The 26-year-old has long been a St Johnstone target this summer and a deal is now close to completion. Alic will be granted a work permit and Saints are waiting for the relevant paperwork to come through. He told broadcast media at Saints’ press conference to preview their clash with St Mirren: “For this weekend, no. Saints will secure quality competition for that slot once the Alic deal gets over the line.