Transfer Rumour Thread 21/22

[Whitfieldarab]

Akinola - 0 appearances, ever, for anyone

Our 1 incoming yesterday

Just think it was yet another disappointing transfer deadline day and would prefer Tam to just tell us that's how it was going to be, instead of me checking every ten minutes to see if we signed any ****er yet

Tam will tell us whatever Tony tells him to tell us. Thought everyone knew that.

[BackRowArab]

Dundee United are set to give Kevin McDonald an initial deal until the end of the season, writes Scott Burns.

The former Scotland cap is a free agent as he has been without a club since he left Fulham in the summer.

The gutsy midfielder has fought back from a kidney transplant and is now ready to return to top-level football.

Record/Express Sport broke the story last month that the 33-year-old was training with United.

The former Wolves and Sheffield United star impressed United head coach Tam Courts.

United had to get other players out first but managed to do that with the sale of midfielder Jeando Fuchs to Peterborough and striker Louis Appere to Northampton.

Sporting director Tony Asghar is now working on a deal to finalise McDonald’s signing.

United are also keeping a close eye on the free agent market.

United striker Max Biamou saw a late move collapse last night as the English club were unable to get the paperwork done before the deadline.

Meanwhile, there are set to be more United departures over the coming days.

Midfielder Declan Glass will join Championship title pushers Kilmarnock, Dunfermline are still keen on Flo Hoti and Kai Fotheringham is set to return from Raith Rovers, with League One leaders Cove Rangers his most likely destination.

The market for lower league Scottish clubs to loan players is still open.

Update

[stokearab]

Not really. Just giving a bit of balance to a debate where a few people seem a bit distressed. You said we were 'relying on two loan kids in our midfield' as if it was a bad thing. I replied that I don't think it matters if they're good enough, not in terms of getting us through this season.

Yeah, I agree it's a difficult window.

My wider point is that the top 5 will be Sevco Sellik Hearts Hibs Sheep leaving one place available post split and I worry that the incomings will be enough to secure it.

Fwiw I think the Arsenal lad will be better than Fuchs, if that's the case you could argue we have strengthened in midfield.

I'm not saying it's a bad window, just not saying it's a great one either !

[shedka]

And for the relegation talk, St Johnstone have to double their current points tally while we lose every game for us to get relegated, so lets put a bit of perspective on things

Why let that get in the way of those building up a doom scenario and making out tonights match if lost ends the season

Almost like we don't have 15/16 games left not including the cup

Not sure why the end of the window has people panicked all of a sudden ha ha

Who have we lost that is a big miss right now? My only concern about tonight is the current injurys to players that actually contribute and how we recover energy wise against a fresher opponent

[shedka]

Loan players as a principle is fine, but it's not building for the future. If McDonald signs same thing applies. Levitt was good before his injury let's see if and when he recaptures that form.

Our owner has stated that the vision is top 6, Europe and competing in Cups.

Promotion - check
Stayed up comfortably first season back - check
In the running for top 6 second season back - check
Still in the cup - check

It's not an overnight plan, it's building to become consistently top 6 or better

[BackRowArab]

Promotion - check
Stayed up comfortably first season back - check
In the running for top 6 second season back - check
Still in the cup - check

It's not an overnight plan, it's building to become consistently top 6 or better

Thank you!!!!

[tHeArAb]

Yeah, I agree it's a difficult window.

My wider point is that the top 5 will be Sevco Sellik Hearts Hibs Sheep leaving one place available post split and I worry that the incomings will be enough to secure it.

Fwiw I think the Arsenal lad will be better than Fuchs, if that's the case you could argue we have strengthened in midfield.

I'm not saying it's a bad window, just not saying it's a great one either !

I get your concern. The main issue for me in the window was Appere leaving. Okay, he's not been given much game time but I always thought he could contribute from the bench if we needed a wee boost during the game. We now don't have that option.

I'm really intrigued by the Arsenal kid and looking forward to seeing him play. Arteta clearly rates him. I just hope if he comes on tonight he remembers which team he's playing for. 🙈

[bannon_ftd_83]

We have struggled massively at the top end of the pitch and we still have not rectified our lack of pace, width, a good no.9 and (maybe) someone from Midfield to carry the ball.

For me it has got me feeling a bit down. Doesn't mean to say I think we will be relegated but for whatever reason we just can't seem to address the glaring problems weve had for several seasons now. I expect more slow, one paced, pass the ball back football and it just doesn't cut it in Scotland im afraid. As someone else has said, an injury to Tony Watt and we are in a bad place.

[Shedboy1971]

I get your concern. The main issue for me in the window was Appere leaving. Okay, he's not been given much game time but I always thought he could contribute from the bench if we needed a wee boost during the game. We now don't have that option.

I'm really intrigued by the Arsenal kid and looking forward to seeing him play. Arteta clearly rates him. I just hope if he comes on tonight he remembers which team he's playing for. ��

tbf it was his agents fault.

[Chick A Saw]

Yeah, I agree it's a difficult window.

My wider point is that the top 5 will be Sevco Sellik Hearts Hibs Sheep leaving one place available post split and I worry that the incomings will be enough to secure it.

Fwiw I think the Arsenal lad will be better than Fuchs, if that's the case you could argue we have strengthened in midfield.

I'm not saying it's a bad window, just not saying it's a great one either !

Dont agree with your top 5 outside Ceptic, Sevco, Hearts, and in that order. After that, 10 points cover 7 places with 4 points covering Well, Hibs, Sheep and us so i am still staying positive that we can keep in the mix for top 6, but the next 3 games are really important to keep that faith going.