Jim Jefferies will watch Craig Bryson again before making an offer

Bryson, 20, has impressed for the Bully Wee this season, but Jefferies said he would watch him again.

"There's a lot of things to weigh up," said Jefferies. "He's a young boy and he has good ability but you also need strength and power in the SPL.

"We'll watch him for another few games to see if he'll develop in that area."

Jefferies includes new signing Willie Gibson in the squad to face St Mirren at Love Street on Saturday.

I think Gibson could play a part between now and the end of the season Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies

Gibson sealed a �65,000 move to Rugby Park from Queen of the South in January, but a condition of his transfer was he would remain at Palmerston until this week.

"It's great for him to come in at this time because he will get to know what it's about, he'll get to settle in with the players and he'll get to know how we work," said Jefferies.

"I think he could play a part between now and the end of the season. The plan is certainly to involve him.

"He's not played in the SPL yet but we think he's got the attributes and will be looking for him to challenge and compete for a place like everyone else."