Craig watched the former Everton, Fulham, Leeds and Leicester striker in action for Huddersfield against Carlisle on Monday, but refused to speculate on whether or not he would be making a move for the player.

“I’m not going to comment on speculation,” said Craig. “It was the same last year when we were being linked with this player and that player and, to be honest, it drove me nuts. When we have any news, the fans can rest assured I’ll let them know.”

Meanwhile, the United gaffer was prepared to speak about Saturday’s opponents Kilmarnock, and he knows his side face a difficult 90 minutes against Jim Jefferies’ men.

“We’ve lost both games to them this season, so that tells you how difficult it’s going to be. They’ve been really inconsistent this season, but they won 3-0 last week and you don’t often see that sort of margin in the Premier League, so they will be a handful and we have to be wary about them.

“Saying that, I feel we are in good form ourselves and we are at home, so we will be taking the game to them.”

Back-up keeper Michael McGovern will be in his usual place on the bench on Saturday, despite having to come off injured during yesterday’s 1-0 reserve loss to Hamilton at Station Park.

“It was a completely accidental head knock which required stitches, but he’ll be OK for the weekend,” explained Craig.

Midfielder Scott Robertson is back in light training following last week’s groin operation.