| The Dundonian has so far stalled on signing a new deal with the Dons and that has opened the door for Dundee United, and others, to express an interest in fixing him up when his contract expires at the end of this campaign.
And while Jimmy Calderwood remains hopeful the 23-year-old will stay put, the Pittodrie boss’s close friend Craig Brewster will be making a determined effort to bring the player to Tannadice. There is a chance both men could be disappointed because it is also known a number of clubs south of the border fancy the performer.
As the rebuilding for next term and beyond gets under way, Craig is also being linked with a move for 20-year-old Ayr winger Craig Conway.
The United boss is hoping to take a big step back towards fitness tonight by getting the plaster removed from his broken leg. He has been out of action since breaking a bone just above his ankle against the Dons, in his first game as player-manager, back in January. He sees a specialist tonight and if the bone has healed as expected, will not need a new plaster.
While he is not scheduled to return to full training until pre-season work at the start of July, being able to get back into normal footwear will be a boost.
“Not training has been frustrating and I don’t like all this hobbling around, but I have still done as much work as I can in the gym,” said Craig. “If they give me the all-clear, I’ll build up my work to have a good pre-season.”
Meanwhile, a young reserve side went down 1-0 at Hibs yesterday.
ICT manager Charlie Christie is clearly worried by United interest in players like Darren Dods, Ian Black and Craig Dargo.
He said, “They are under contract for next season and it would need bids of well into six figures for each player for us to be remotely interested.
“Coming here’s been great for them and it makes sense for them to stay.” |
