Coventry have described reports that they have signed Republic of Ireland international striker Graham Barrett as "premature".
The 21-year-old had been a transfer target while at Arsenal last season but City were unwilling to meet the Gunners' asking price.
But the Dubliner's Highbury contract has now expired, and Coventry manager Gary McAllister is optimistic he will soon be able to snap up Barrett on a free transfer.
A City spokesman said: "To say the club has signed Graham Barrett is premature but he is certainly a player we are very interested in."