| The Tannadice wing-back has been the subject of speculation linking him with moves to Celtic, Wolves and Leeds, and now the Tynecastle outfit are said to be keen on him.
And, although no firm offer is on the table for the former Under-21 international, it’s believed Celtic may make a move before Sunday’s Tennent’s Scottish Cup tie against Clyde
However, United chairman Eddie Thompson insists he is in no rush to sell his prize asset, and certainly not below face value.
He said, “As far as I am concerned, if anyone came in with less than £500,000 I wouldn’t bother even looking at it. Right now, there is no offer on the table for Mark, but Celtic have shown an interest, while Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle has asked us not to do anything without informing him.”
Wilson is signed on at Tannadice until May 2008, which can only strengthen United’s hand in any signing talks.
The Tangerines won’t budge unless they receive an offer, they feel, matches their value of the player.
“Mark is going to be a full Scotland international player. Not only is he a top player, he is also a good guy off the park. Any club would be getting both should we decide to sell,” added Eddie.
Meanwhile, Wilson remains firmly in United’s plans for Saturday’s Scottish Cup third-round clash at home to Aberdeen.
However, Paul Ritchie is suspended for that one, while Grant Brebner and Collin Samuel remain doubtful.
“Grant has been able to do some light work, but, along with Collin, it will be later in the week before we can make any decision on the pair of them,” said boss Gordon Chisholm today.
While admitting he would have welcomed an easier route to the fourth round, Gordon is confident his side have what it takes to send the Dons crashing out of the competition for the second year running.
“It would have been nice to get one of the smaller teams at home, but we beat Aberdeen last year and we’ll be positive again this year,” said Gordon.
“We’ve got a decent home record and I think the atmosphere at Tannadice on Saturday will be electric. It should be a right good game.”
Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies, linked to the manager’s job at Tannadice recently, is set to sign an extended deal at Kilmarnock which will keep him there until 2009. |
