A move to St Mirren is not on the cards for Bournemouth goalkeeper Alex Paulsen.
Reports had suggested Stephen Robinson would consider a swoop for the New Zealand internationalist should the Paisley club fail to land Zach Hemming.
St Mirren are keen to sign Hemming from Middlesbrough after a second loan spell in Paisley last season.
However, they face a wait to discover whether a transfer deal is feasible for the shot-stopper.
Paulsen, 22, emerged as a reported target for St Mirren earlier this week after Hibernian had first been credited with an interest in the goalkeeper.
The keeper spent last season on loan at Auckland FC from Bournemouth, where he won players' player of the season, with the Hibs ownership connection at Bournemouth prompting suggestions of a move to Scotland.
Black Knights president Tim Bezbatchenko previously said: "If we're looking at a player at Bournemouth who maybe needs to be loaned out, and we feel that Hibs is an opportunity to put that player into a good environment, then that could change as Hibs fill out their squad.
"One good example would be Alex Paulsen, who's currently Auckland's goalkeeper. The decision now for us is, 'Would it make sense to move him within the group?' And Hibs could be a good location for him."
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The Edinburgh club have since signed Raphael Sallinger from TSV Hartberg on a three-year deal.
After the Leith link, speculation began over interest from Scottish Premiership clubs, including St Mirren, in the 6ft 4' stopper. Paulsen was on the bench for New Zealand during the friendly win over the Ivory Coast on Sunday.
However, it's understood suggestions of a possible move for Paulsen from the Paisley club are premature, with the player unlikely to move to Scotland at this juncture.
Highly-rated Paulsen is contracted to Bournemouth for another three years. He played for Wellington Phoenix before signing for the Premier League club.
The current state of play remains that St Mirren await a decision from Middlesbrough on Hemming, no approach has been made or indeed transfer intent signalled for Paulsen, with a move to the Scottish Premiership not currently on the radar of the goalkeeper, who could move elsewhere this summer.
On the pursuit of Hemming, who is thought to be interested in a third spell at St Mirren, Robinson said: "Zach, we are currently still speaking to Middlesbrough.
"We hope to have a decision one way or the other over the next two weeks."
Robinson, aided by head of recruitment Martin Foyle, is also keen to add a central defender, right wing-back, central midfielder, and attacking option before the new season.
