Jack Ross poised for Dundee United as Tam Courts turns attention to Honved after Rijeka talks collapse

Jack Ross is poised to become the new manager of Dundee United - but Tam Courts looks to have missed out on the Rijeka job.

On a whirlwind day at Tannadice, Courts left after just a year in charge, having come to a mutual agreement with club chiefs after stating he wanted to “pursue other options”.

Courts, who led United back into Europe for the first time in a decade, held talks with Rijeka last week and after leaving his position at Tannadice looked set to make the move to Croatia.

But Record Sport understands a deal has not been agreed - and that Malta boss Devis Mangia is now the frontrunner to take over the the PRVA HNL side.

Courts is now reportedly being lined up by Hungarian side Honved as he looks to take the next step in his career.

Ross meanwhile has been lined-up as Courts’ replacement at Tannadice.

The 46-year-old has been out of a job since being sacked by Hibs in December just days before he was due to lead them out in the League Cup Final.

United sporting director Tony Asghar revealed the club has identified a preferred candidate is confident and is confident an appointment will be made in the coming days.

Asghar said: “I’d like to place on record our gratitude towards Tam Courts for the service he has given Dundee United both as head coach and in his previous role as head of tactical performance.

“We made a brave appointment last year by promoting from within but it was a calculated risk that clearly paid off.

“We enjoyed a lot of success on the field last year and qualified for Europe. This is testament to the culture we have created throughout the club.

“Tam bought into our long-term strategy to develop some of the finest young talent in Scotland. The fruits of our labour are there for all to