Alan Forrest transfer latest as Dundee United undecided on move with Hearts also chasing

Tam Courts has admitted Dundee United are yet to offer a deal to any upcoming free agents including Livingston winger Alan Forrest.

Last month Record Sport told you the Terrors were looking to bring the 25-year-old to Tannadice next season.

United have made contact with Livi to make their interest known.

But there is no offer on the table and nor has anyone from the club met with Forrest, who is also a target for Robbie Neilson and Hearts.

Head coach Courts admitted that United will start to step up their summer plans now they are in the top six and are now pushing for Europe.

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Courts stated: “The one thing I can say, having left a recruitment meeting on Tuesday, is that we haven’t made any formal pre-contract offers to any players.

“There will be players who are of interest and we will be speaking to agents and representatives.

“Because we have a little bit more of a lead-in time, we are being proactive with our recruitment.”

United face a big match, in terms of the European fight, this weekend when they entertain Motherwell.

The Steelmen are just one point behind with them Ross County and United slugging it out for the two European places. Courts’ side have come in for criticism for not being