'Dundee United could have a new head coach in place by the end of next week.

The Tannadice club have held talks with external hopefuls in recent days.

Former Tangerines hero Duncan Ferguson is NOT among the potential successors to Jack Ross, despite reportedly expressing a willingness to countenance a return to Tayside.

While an offer is yet to be tabled for any candidate, United are likely to make their final decision in the coming days and would be hopeful of a swift agreement; resulting in the next boss being in place by the tail-end of next week or the start of the following one.'