Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed he has not considered bringing defender Titus Bramble back to Portman Road.
Bramble is available on a free transfer after being released by Sunderland and he has been linked with a return to his first club.
The 31-year-old made over 60 appearances for Ipswich before leaving for Newcastle United in 2002, and he later joined Wigan Athletic before spending the past three seasons at Sunderland.
McCarthy would not completely rule out a deal for the 31-year-old, but he does not expect Bramble to be a realistic transfer option for Ipswich.
"It's never even crossed my mind," said McCarthy at a press conference.
"I think Titus Bramble will have other options, and probably Premier League options.
"I can't say no, though, can I? That would be a complete lie. What if he came down here and said, 'I love living down here, this is where I come from, what's your budget and what can you offer me? 500 quid, I love it here and I'll come and play'.
"I might consider it then under those circumstances, so if I actually said no I'd be lying.
"But have I spoken to him, his agent or considered it? No, I haven't."
McCarthy also doubted the prospects of West Ham goalkeeper Stephen Henderson and Wolves defender Richard Stearman returning to Ipswich after the duo spent time on loan with the Championship club last season.
The Town boss added: "They're both under contract at their clubs and that kind of makes life difficult because I'm signing Bosmans.
"We'll wait and see. I'll keep looking and, whether it's those two or somebody else, we'll find out."
The Light Blues boss has already recruited goalkeeper Cammy Bell, Nicky Law, Arnold Peralta, Jon Daly, Nicky Clark and Stevie Smith for their assault on the Irn-Bru Second Division.
McCoist told RangersTV: "I'm delighted with the signings we have made.
"We would still like to strengthen, especially in the centre-back area - that would be ideal.
"When you look back to last season we were very light up front at times.
"We have brought in big Jon and Nicky who are proven centre forwards and hopefully will prove to be good goal-scorers for us too.
"I would still like to add another body in that area but these two will certainly strengthen the striking department.
"We have Nicky Law and Arnold Peralta who will strengthen the middle of the park - although Arnold is not with us yet due to World Cup action - so we are in reasonable shape.
"Hopefully we will get Arnold over shortly so that he can have a look at the place and the players and also have a look around for a place to stay.
"Then we will let him have a few weeks off to spend time with his family because his fitness is fine as he has been playing over the summer."
Meanwhile, Kane Hemmings is searching for another club after failing to earn a new deal with the Third Division champions.
He said: "I'm gutted to be leaving the club as I'd hoped I might be offered something else but I'm looking forward to a new challenge now.
"I need to get games and that's my aim but I'll always keep an eye open for Rangers' results as I love the club and I wish the boys there all the best for the new campaign."
