Dundee transfer latest as Michael Mellon battle hots up amid bid to strengthen Burnley links

Ross County and Dundee are among a string of clubs who are interested in a January loan for Burnley’s Michael Mellon.

Staggies boss Derek Adams previously worked with the Scotland under-21 striker in the first half of the season at Morecambe. The 20-year-old has just been recalled by the Clarets after his 15-goal haul at Morecambe. Adams is keen to work with him again in Scotland and would love to take him to the Highlands for the rest of the season.

Dundee will also come into the thinking as Burnley look to strengthen links with the Dark Blues, via their American owners. Mellon – who is the son of former Dundee United boss and current Oldham manager Micky – is set to be rewarded with a new deal with the Premier League side before he is sent back out on loan. There are more than 20 teams on both sides of the border who are keen to land Mellon.

Burnley have already sent Dara Costelloe on loan to Dens Park for the rest of the season. Costelloe spent the first half of the campaign at St Johnstone. Dundee did have Marcel Lewis on-loan but he struggled to make an impact with Tony Docherty’s high-flying side.

The Dens Park side are actively looking to add to their squad. They have also been linked with Curtis Main who is returning from India. Docherty has previously worked with him at Aberdeen. A left-back is a priority after Liverpool recalled Owen Beck from his loan last week.