| The front man, believed to be from Argentina, featured for the Tangerines in Saturday’s round-robin tournament at Oban.
And, although gaffer Craig Levein was staying tight-lipped today on the player’s identity, he did confirm he would be training with the United squad this week.
United are in the market for a goal-getter following last week’s news that Francisco Sandaza won’t feature at the start of the season after undergoing hernia surgery, while Irishman Jon Daly (knee) and Kevin Smith (ankle) recover from long-term injuries.
Another trialist, a young midfielder also featured at the weekend, as the Tangerines finished third of the six teams involved.
“The main purpose was to give everyone a run and we were able to do that,” said Craig.
“We had loads of supporters up there and we were treated very well. It’s a very friendly atmosphere and I think everyone had a good time.”
United continue their pre-season build-up with a game against Dunfermline at East End Park tomorrow night and the manager expects Garry Kenneth and Morgaro Gomis will be fit enough to play.
Both were ruled out of the Oban tourney as defender Kenneth had an injection for a knee problem on Friday, while midfield man Gomis had been suffering from a bout of tendonitis.
Lee Wilkie, meanwhile, continues to make good progress after having a tidy-up operation on his knee at the end of the season.
“With Lee’s history, we have to be careful, but I would expect him to be able to join in with the rest of the lads over the next few weeks,” added Craig.
The United boss confirmed that keeper Derek Soutar had spent a couple of days with the club last week after the former Dundee man’s request for training facilities was granted. |
