| That the Perth men would make a move for the former Gretna man has been rumoured for some time and wheels have now been put in motion.
At this point, though, neither club has much to say on the matter.
“I can confirm that what you are putting to me is correct and we have had a phone call from St Johnstone about Danny Grainger,” said United boss Craig Levein.
“At this stage, it is only an enquiry and there has been no bid, so there is nothing more to say.”
That United might be willing to let the 22-year-old Englishman go is no great surprise.
Signed in January last year, his Tannadice career started promisingly, but the arrival of Paul Dixon from Dundee last summer has seen his appearances at left-back severely curtailed.
Last season, he made just 10 starts in the league and cup, and, for the player himself, the chance to get back playing regularly in the SPL with Saints is likely to be appealing.
Meanwhile, as preparations are completed for the start of pre-season training at Tannadice, there is slight concern over Spanish striker Francisco Sandaza.
He had started his training early, but, after a few runs, has been feeling his groin. As a result, he has been told to report a day earlier than the rest of his team-mates so his condition can be assessed.
“Hopefully, it’s nothing too serious, but we want him in to check. He joined us after pre-season last year and I don’t want him missing out on the hard work again,” said Craig. |
