Wrexham's out-of-contract forward Hector Sam is understood to be among Port Vale's list of targets.
The Valiants, who are in the market for a striker, were also expecting a decision from a left-back this morning - but could miss out as the player has been offered a longer contract from a lower-division club. Vale boss Martin Foyle refused to confirm Sam was on his hit-list, but added: "There are a few players I have enquired about.
"I hope to hear from one player definitely today, but the other one drag on into pre-season.
"The left-back has had a better offer from a lower-division club, but I am hoping the lure of League One football will count in our favour."
Midfielder Mark Innes also turned down more money at a League Two side to sign for the Valiants.
But Foyle is taking nothing for granted, having already missed out on two left-backs.
Sam is a Trinidad and Tobago team-mate of Vale winger Chris Birchall and is available on a free transfer while he considers Wrexham's offer of a new deal.
The 27-year-old struggled to nail down a regular place in Denis Smith's staring line-up last season, but scored 12 goals in 23 starts and 24 substitute appearances.
He was squeezed out by the success of Wrexham's Spanish striker Juan Ugarte, but the Welsh side are keen to keep him as Ugarte looks like moving on and Chris Armstrong has been released.
Signing Sam would also allow Foyle to postpone games which clashed with international weekends. In Sam, Birchall and Nigeria's George Abbey he would have the three players required under FIFA rules.