The Second Division side have already snapped up former Hearts forward Christian Nade.

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East Fife are to hold talks with Nacho Novo over a return to Scotland for the forward.

The 34-year-old is a free agent after leaving Spanish side Huesca, his third club since quitting Rangers in 2010.

Novo, who has also played for Sporting Gijon and Legia Warsaw since leaving Ibrox, had expressed an interest in returning to the Glasgow club but could now come up against them in the Second Division.

STV understands discussions are due to take place between the player and the ambitious third tier side later this week.

The Spaniard first came to Scotland in 2001, joining Raith Rovers from Huesca.

A move to Dundee followed, where he scored 34 in 87 appearances before moving on for a six year spell with Rangers.

He netted 71 times for the club in 253 games across four years before returning home to join Sporting Gijon.

East Fife, who are under new ownership, have already moved to sign Brechin duo Michael Andrews and Jonathan Stewart, as well as securing last season's club player of the year Craig Johnstone.

Former Hearts forward Christian Nade is expected to be unveiled as an East Fife player later this week.