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Summer signing Lachlan Rose thinks his hard-working style aligns perfectly with the values of Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin and the city.

The 27-year-old Australian forward arrives after just missing out on the A-League title with Newcastle United Jets.

"I'm super stoked to be here at this wonderful club," Rose told the United YouTube channel. "It's a beautiful city so it was a no-brainer to join this club when the opportunity arose.

"I am a hard working player, so it sort of resembles the way this city is and the people that are here."

Rose had agreed a two-year contract with United at a time when Jets were leading the A-League, but despite ending top of the table, five points ahead of Adelaide United, they lost out in the play-off semi-finals to Sydney after a penalty shoot-out.

"I had to finish off my time in Australia and try to finish on a high there and to come over and get ready for the season," he said.

Rose scored eight goals and provided one assist in his 26 appearances - his best season yet - and said Jets had benefitted from a "family" atmosphere in the dressing-room.

"They are like brothers to me, so for us as a group we did well purely because of that and moving on they were so supportive as a club and all the players were super excited for me to get overseas and join a club like this," he added.

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Dylan Tait has revealed he felt moving to "a massive club" like Dundee United was the right thing for his career after leaving "an amazing team" at Falkirk.

The 24-year-old midfielder revealed there was "interest in me from elsewhere" as his contract ran out with the club who finished one place above United in the Scottish Premiership.

"I had a good couple of seasons at Falkirk and enjoyed my time there," Tait told Dundee United's YouTube channel.

"I couldn't speak too highly of Falkirk; they have been amazing for me and I am buzzing to be at Dundee United.

"It was an amazing team I played in there and we played against Dundee United a few times last season, so I know what I'm coming up against.

"I am just looking forward to helping this team be successful."

Tait played for Raith Rovers, Hibernian, Kilmarnock, Arbroath and Hamilton Academical before moving to Falkirk.

"For my age, I've got a lot of experiences, good and bad, and I think I can help the younger boys in this team especially," he added.

"I already knew [right-back] Miller Thomson from Falkirk, so he kind of made me feel welcome and I already had a mate coming in, which always helps."

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A new season brings new drama and an opportunity for city rivalries to renew once again.

Despite finishing in the bottom half of the table, both Dundee clubs successfully avoided the drop and will play at least three more derbies in this season's Premiership.

Last term they contested four derbies, United won two, Dundee won one and the other was a draw.

The Dundee pair are the first of the three rivals to meet this term as United host Steven Pressley's side at Tannadice on 22 August. There's a new year meeting at Dens Park on 2 January before another match at Tannadice on 13 March.

On 2 September, it's the turn of Hibernian and Hearts to go head-to-head in the first Edinburgh derby of the season.

Hearts won three out of four Edinburgh derbies last term, including the dramatic post-split game at Easter Road where Hibs, having gone a goal in front early on, found themselves reduced to nine men for almost a full half.

It's Hearts' turn to host on 26 December before another Easter Road meeting in the final pre-split game on 10 April.

The first Glasgow derby of the new campaign is on 20 September at Parkhead. The sides met six times across all competitions last term - Celtic won three, including both the cup matches, while Rangers won one and the other two ended in a draw.

The pair meet at Ibrox on 2 January before returning to Parkhead on 27 February.

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Dundee United have signed Northern Irish centre-half Michael Forbes following the 22-year-old's release by West Ham United.

Forbes, who has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club holding an option for a further year, has one cap for his country back in 2023 and manager Jim Goodwin believes United can help him "fulfil his potential".

"Michael is a player we've admired for some time," he told his club website.

"He possesses all the attributes you look for in a modern defender. He's physically strong, dominant in the air, comfortable on the ball and has shown real leadership qualities throughout his development.

"For someone still so young, he already has valuable experience at both club and international level and we believe there's significant room for further growth in his game."

Forbes, who can also play at left-back, joined West Ham from Dungannon Swifts in 2020 but failed to break into the first team with the Premier League club after loan spells with Bristol Rovers, Colchester United and Northampton Town.

He made 21 starts and five substitute appearances for Northampton last season as they were relegated after finishing bottom of League One.

Looking forward to "testing myself" in Scotland's top flight, Forbes believes it is "the right move at the right stage of my career" and that United's "ambitions match my own".

Dundee United and Hearts are both interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers left wing-back Ethan Sutherland, the former St Mirren 20-year-old. (Daily Record), external

Dundee United are in negotiations to sign 23-year-old Belarusian striker German Barkovskiy from Polish club Puszcza Niepołomice. (Newsy Sportu), external

Everton have sealed a deal to sign centre forward Kai Hutchison from Dundee United and the 16-year-old has agreed a contract with the Premier League club. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

Former Dundee United winger Peter Pawlett, currently playing for Peterhead, is preparing for a new career off the pitch after the 34-year-old joined a north-east financial services firm as a trainee adviser. (The Courier), external

Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.

Michael Forbes will sign a two-year contract with an additional 12-month club option with Dundee United should he pass a medical after the defender's release by West Ham United. (Daily Record)

Dundee United playmaker Julius Eskesen, the 26-year-old who only managed three starts in his first season at Tannadice, is attracting interest from Swedish top-flight club GAIS. (The Courier)

Read the rest of Monday's gossip.

Everton are poised to sign Kai Hutchinson having tabled an offer after the 16-year-old turned down a professional contract with Dundee United, who previously rejected significant six-figure bids from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City for the striker. (Daily Record), external

Everton have agreed a fee with Dundee United for striker Kai Hutchison, 16, after Wolves also tabled an offer. (Scottish Sun), external

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is eager to fix the Tangerines' habit of turning wins into draws. (Courier - subscription required), external

Friday's Scottish gossip

Dundee United and St Mirren are interested in 25-year-old St Johnstone goalkeeper Ross Sinclair, who has been offered a new deal at at McDiarmid Park. (Daily Record - subscription required)

Read the rest of Thursday's gossip.

Dundee United forward Kai Hutchinson, 16, is a target for Everton. (Record - subscription required), external

Saturday's Scottish gossip

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Former Hearts and Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson has joined Chinese Super League club Shenzhen Peng City as head coach after having "a wonderful time" as Lommel SK assistant.

Neilson joined Lommel last summer as assistant to ex-Hibs boss Lee Johnson and the pair led the club to promotion to Belgium's top flight.

Lommel are part of the City Football Group with Shenzhen Peng City and Manchester City among others.

"I have had a wonderful time in Lommel," Neilson told the Belgian side's website.

"The club and the city gave me a very warm welcome and made me feel at home from day one and I am extremely grateful to everyone for that."

Sporting director Jeffrey van As thanked Neilson and said: "Robbie's contract was due to expire and we had been in discussions with him about an extension.

"During those talks, he made it clear that he was keen to return to a head coaching role and he was given that opportunity by Shenzhen.

"Naturally, we are disappointed to see Robbie leave, but we also understand why he wants to take this opportunity."

Neilson, 45, has also managed Tampa Bay Rowdies and MK Dons and takes over a Shenzhen Peng City side ninth in the 2026 Chinese Super League. He replaces Chen Tao, who left last month.

Neilson is reunited with his former Hearts and Dundee United coaching colleague Gordon Forrest, who is assistant at Shenzhen Peng City.

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Goalkeeper Dave Richards has left Dundee United following the end of his contract.

The 32-year-old Welshman made 18 of his 22 United appearances last season and departs after a two-year spell at Tannadice.

Fellow goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer's exit was confirmed last month, with United subsequently signing Jack Walton on a three-year contract.

Ruairidh Adams, 21, is now the only other keeper at United.

"Dave will depart with our thanks and appreciation for the contribution he has made during his time at the club," said United.

Dundee United have rejected an offer worth £900,000 for Will Ferry, who has caught the eye of top clubs in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and the Tannadice club are demanding a fee well into seven figures for the 25-year-old winger. (The Courier), external

Estoril sports director Helena Costa says they are still planning for next season with Ian Cathro as head coach but admits there is a lot of interest in the former Hearts and Dundee United boss. (The Herald), external

Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.

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Dundee United right-back Dario Naamo has missed out on Iraq's World Cup squad despite having switched his allegience from Finland only last month.

The 21-year-old, who joined United from St Polten last summer, had been called up to head coach Graham Arnold's 35-player provisional squad at their training camp in Spain.

But Naamo, who has made 21 appearances for United but only nine starts, was an unused substitute in Friday's 1-0 friendly win over Andorra and has not made the final squad of 26.

Born to a Finnish mother and a Kurdish father, Naamo grew up in the Espoo region, where he progressed through the youth academy of local club Honka.

He played at youth level up to under-21s for Finland but had his application to switch allegience approved by world governing body Fifa.

Iraq face Spain in a friendly on Friday before heading to the United States, where they take on Norway, France and Senegal in Group I.

Centre-back Charlie Dewar is desperate to pursue regular first-team football next season – whether at Dundee United or on loan elsewhere – after his spell with Alloa Athletic and with manager Jim Goodwin suggesting the 19-year-old is still not ready for regular first-team starts at Tannadice. (The Courier), external

Read Monday's Scottish Gossip in full.

Croatian winger Ivan Dolcek, 26, hints at interest in his services from elsewhere in Scotland after spending last season on loan at Dundee United from Dunajska Streda. (The Courier - subscription required), external

Luca Stephenson says his priority this summer is finding a "permanent home" after two seasons on loan to Dundee United and with the 22-year-old midfielder having a year left of his contract with Liverpool. (The Courier), external

Read Friday's Scottish Gossip in full.

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Dundee United have fended off "significant interest" from other clubs to sign Falkirk midfielder Dylan Tait.

Tait, 24, will move to Tannadice on a three-year contract this summer when his Falkirk deal expires.

He spent three-and-a-half years with the Bairns, helping them rise from League 1 to the Premiership, where they finished sixth this season.

He departs having made 104 Falkirk appearances, scoring 13 goals.

"Dylan is a player we've admired for a long time and somebody we believe is perfectly suited to the way we want to play," said United manager Jim Goodwin.

"There was significant interest in Dylan from elsewhere, so we're naturally delighted he's chosen Dundee United for the next stage of his career.

"He's technically excellent, progressive in possession and very comfortable receiving the ball in all areas of the pitch. His passing range and intelligence allow him to influence games in different ways, whether that's controlling the tempo or opening teams up in the final third.

"What's impressed us most is the consistency he's shown over a number of seasons.

"At 24, there's still significant room for development and we believe Dundee United is the perfect environment for him to continue progressing."

Tait is "hungry to keep improving", adding: "As soon as I heard about the interest from the club, it was something I was really excited about.

"Dundee United is a massive club with a rich history and of course such a passionate fanbase, so it was an opportunity I really wanted to take."

Dylan Tait has rejected offers from English clubs and a new contract offer from Falkirk, with the 24-year-old midfielder poised to sign a three-year deal with Dundee United. (The Courier), external

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Dundee United have been drawn in Group B for the League Cup group stage.

Jim Goodwin's side will face Arbroath, Montrose, Spartans and Stirling Albion when the tournament gets under way later this summer.

United were knocked out in the second round of last season's competition following a 2-1 defeat to Kilmarnock.

The first games of the group stage will take place on 11/12 July.

Read the draw in full here

Former Scotland forward Johnny Russell insists he has no intention of quitting football following the 36-year-old's release by Dundee United. (The Courier - subscription required), external

Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Dundee United are clearly hoping to get their squad rebuilding done early, with a number of arrivals already confirmed.

By the sounds of it there will be plenty more too.

But one bit of business could well be the club's most important of the summer transfer window – the return of goalkeeper Jack Walton on a three-year deal from Preston.

Walton is no stranger to Tannadice having proved an assured figure between the sticks there while on loan previously.

Since he left last summer, the goalkeeping position has proved problematic for manager Jim Goodwin.

Yevhen Kucherenko, Dave Richards and Ashley Maynard-Brewer all had spells with the gloves during a frustrating campaign for United, who finished seventh.

Goodwin's side managed just seven clean sheets, the joint second worst in the league alongside neighbours Dundee.

Walton boasted 12 shutouts the season before.

The hope will be the Englishman's return on a permanent basis can restore more stability as United look to get back in the top six and European mix next season.