Bolton are set to have to wait until the end of the transfer window to find out if they can secure a deal for Liverpool's David Ngog.
The Trotters are understood to have made an improved £4million offer for the Frenchman but so far no deal has been agreed and the striker remains at Anfield.
He was an unused substitute in the Reds' 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Saturday but will be allowed to leave if the right offer comes in and boss Kenny Dalglish finds a suitable replacement.
Bolton chief Owen Coyle hopes £4million will eventually be enough to secure his services, but he may have to wait right up until the end of August before landing Ngog.
Meanwhile, Coyle remains keen on Rangers youngster Gregg Wylde and is tipped to make an improved bid for him in the next few days after a £300,000 offer was rejected at the end of last week.