| As he tries to bolster his rearguard in a bid to pull away from the relegation zone, new Livi boss Richard Gough has been keeping tabs on Dark Blue Brent Sancho as well as Tangerine David McCracken.
With Sancho out of contract at the end of the season and given the financial restraints at Dens, Dundee, in particular, could be vulnerable to a swoop when the transfer window opens at the weekend.
The Trinidad international first came to boss Jim Duffy’s attention during a winter break visit to the Caribbean just under two years ago.
Red tape meant it was another six months before he could be signed, but since the beginning of last season he has become an important member of the squad and this season has become one of the team most consistent performers.
He will be offered the chance to extend his stay in the City of Discovery, but, with money tight, he is likely to have the opportunity of considerably increasing his salary by moving.
With Scotland defender Lee Wilkie almost back to match fitness after 11 months out with knee trouble, Dundee would be able to fill the gap if Sancho left next month.
That means if Livi do come in with an offer the Dens board may feel the chance to improve the financial situation, albeit slightly, by selling a player who could go for nothing in the summer, would be too good to pass up.
Ironically, if Gough instead decides to go to his former club to get McCracken, United could be happy to do business.
He has slipped out of the first team in recent weeks, though he was a sub against Hibs on Monday. With Paul Ritchie set to sign a long-term contract and a move for ex-Dundee man Lee Mair a distinct possibility, McCracken could be surplus to requirements at Tannadice. |
