However, while Craig admitted he is a big admirer of the 25-year-old Frenchman, financial restraints mean he is well beyond the Tannadice gaffer’s budget.

“He’s definitely a player I like, but he is way out of our price league,” said Craig today.

Steven Robb, meanwhile, continues to be troubled by injury problems.

The left-sided wing-back returned to training at the tail-end of last week and hopes were high he would be fit to be included for the trip to face Dunfermline on Saturday.

However, a setback in training means he now falls into the doubtful category for the East End Park fixture.

“Steven was training with the lads yesterday, but felt his hamstring and had to pull out,” said Craig.

“He’ll spend some time with the physio and we’ll see how he is over the next few days.

“It’s been a frustrating time for him and just seems to be one thing after the other.”

One man who has done his first-team chances no harm is young striker David Goodwillie, who bagged two goals for the reserves in the 3-0 win over Aberdeen at Links Park, Montrose, yesterday.

The 18-year-old could even lay claim to a hat-trick as it was his cross which was deflected in by a Dons defender for United’s third.

“David has been doing a lot better in training recently and it was good to see him get a few goals yesterday,” added Craig.

“Hopefully, we’ll see him on the park for the first team before the season ends.”

Australian trialist Joel Allwright has arrived at the club. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder will remain at Tannadice for the next fortnight to give the manager and his backroom staff a good opportunity to assess his talents.

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed youngster Keith Watson will require surgery on his injured kneecap.

The 17-year-old will spend the next month or so building up the muscles around the injured joint before going under the knife.

However, he’s set to join in with the rest of the first team tomorrow and, providing he comes through unscathed, should be in his usual place at the weekend for the final home league game of the season.

“He’ll be back training tomorrow, but, hopefully, he’ll make it,” said manager Alex Rae today.

One man who won’t feature is the player/boss himself, who is automatically suspended following his red card against the Jags.

And, with Scott Robertson and Paul McHale’s season over due to foot and knee injuries respectively, the Dark Blues will have a new-look midfield against Accies.

Meanwhile, Dundee will continue to assess Jamie Winter between now and the end of the season.

The Aberdeen midfielder, who is out of contract in the summer, recently spent a couple of days at Dens on trial with a view to a possible switch.

Alex watched the 21-year-old Dundonian in action for the Dons in yesterday’s reserve game against Dundee United and will continue to keep an eye on him.

“We’ll monitor Jamie between now and the end of the SPL reserve season,” said Alex.

“That’s the best away support we’ve had in the league this year and all credit to our fans, they backed us to the hilt,” he said. “We felt them urging us on throughout the game.

“Coming to football isn’t cheap and they had to fork out for recent trips to Gretna in the league and Celtic at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi.

“It was a great turnout and they certainly made themselves heard.”

Now Saints turn their attention to Saturday’s visit of QOS.

Simon Mensing and Filipe Morais are back from suspension, but the ban Allan McManus incurred keeps him out for the season.

A number of players played against Clyde although they weren’t fully fit. Among those was Kevin James, who had running repairs at the start of the second half and he’s a major doubt for Queens’ visit.