Rumours - summer signings

[Logie_Arab]

Dundee United are expected to sign Dutch midfielder Jordie Briels today.

The 25-year-old former Fortuna Sittard player has returned to the Netherlands to prepare for the switch to Scotland and on his return will agree a deal with the Tangerines.

Briels has been involved in United’s pre-season build-up and now looks likely to make his competitive debut against Raith Rovers in the opening Betfred Cup Group C tie at Tannadice on Saturday.




Tangerines boss Ray McKinnon said: “Jordie has done really well for us during his trial here and is really fit and aggressive.

“We are really pleased with him and he would be a good addition to our 18-man squad.

“He is the right age and maybe a bit different to what we have.

“He is a hard-working, box-to-box midfielder who likes to tackle and has high energy.

“He should complement the players we already have.”

United are also in the market for a goalkeeper and they could now widen their scope to include more than just on-trial Turkish shot-stopper Deniz Mehmet.

It is understood that first-choice goalie Cammy Bell is among a group of United players who are carrying injuries so any new face would also be a candidate to face Raith.

McKinnon said: “We have a few niggly injuries and I’d say there are three or four struggling just now.

“That has stretched us a bit and we really need to strengthen.”
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/spor...jordie-briels/

[offshore_arab83]

The cross dressing is FAF !!!!!

[ahlltanyirhide]

Its now well past the first week of June, just saying

Ken mate, am meeting with my 'informant' over weekend so will hopefully manage to bend an ear to see what the hold up is, or indeed whether it's a goer at all?

I know it's frustrating waiting, b&t has already been at me! but spare a thought for Stephen Thompson, he can't get the Royal Arch bought until a deal is done with United

[PUTAMADRE]

jordi looks like an upgrade combo of paton / easton

still think at least 2 light including back up keeper & creative mid

ray under major budget constraints


no wanting to scrape the barrel 4 preseasons on a row hit jan than crumble?

[offshore_arab83]

ken mate, am meeting with my 'informant' over weekend so will hopefully manage to bend an ear to see what the hold up is, or indeed whether it's a goer at all?

I know it's frustrating waiting, b&t has already been at me! But spare a thought for stephen thompson, he can't get the royal arch bought until a deal is done with united

^^^^ like

[offshore_arab83]

ray under major budget constraints

Aye, seems to be, incredible considering the players who have juts left the club, alot of big earners away...

[thefutureistangerine4]

New poster? long time reader? or just registered to have a pop at people?

Why are you so defensive of Gunboat? Seems if anyone criticises him or plumber you are all over them? I'm sure they can handle themselves.

[offshore_arab83]

Why are you so defensive of Gunboat? Seems if anyone criticises him or plumber you are all over them? I'm sure they can handle themselves.

I actually wasn't being defensive of him in this instance, i was asking a genuine question, brand new poster comes on and first post is a pop at someone for a post from weeks ago.

I will be defensive of someone i agree with, if SB71, Ram, the guy etc say something i agree with and someone has a pop if im of the same opinion then i'll speak up, just the same as you and shedka, smeds etc

edit to say- ive never quoted or replied to gunboat or anyone whos quoted or replied to him on this thread

[JoePearson]

Why are you so defensive of Gunboat? Seems if anyone criticises him or plumber you are all over them? I'm sure they can handle themselves.

Clique?

[offshore_arab83]

Clique?

You know all about that....