Saints tried earlier in the summer to sign McPake, but an offer of around £50,000 was rejected. It is thought the new offer was a six figure sum, but this has also been turned down - suggesting the first division side are in no rush to sell.
It had been hoped Saints would have a new defender in time for Saturday's game against Kilmarnock. With Will Haining suspended and Marc McAusland injured, MacPherson will now need to turn his attentions elsewhere to bring in a new player in time for the weekend.
Story source: The Official Livingston Website