Sam Dalby hits out after being left in limbo over transfer clause as huge Dundee Utd decision looms

Sam Dalby felt he was left in the dark over his immediate future during the January transfer window.

The Dundee United striker and Scottish Premiership's top scorer, who's been a particular thorn in Rangers' side with two goals in three games against them this season, finally received some clarity over where he will play his football in the short term last week. It follows his parent club Wrexham, co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, agreeing to allow him to stay on loan with Jim Goodwin's team for the remainder of the campaign.

Dalby, who has 11 goals league goals to his name, had faced weeks of uncertainty over whether he would be recalled by Wrexham as they look to boost their chances of promotion from League One. The 25-year-old admitted he was slightly relieved when Phil Parkinson opted not to use the break clause, with the player currently in red hot form and United chasing European football.

He told The Courier: “I tried not to think about it (the possibility of a recall), but it’s something that maybe, subconsciously, I have been. I literally had no idea what was happening. Wrexham didn’t really give me much of a clue.

“I’m just happy to be here. United have welcomed me with open arms; the staff, the fans and all the players have been really good to me. I know I’m definitely staying here for the rest of the season, and I can focus on every game that we’re going into.”

Dalby is out of contract with Wrexham in the summer but has been offered fresh terms by the Red Dragons to stay in North Wales. United have also expressed a desire to keep him on a permanent deal, with other suitors in Scotland and the EFL also reported to be keeping a close eye.

He notched the opener in United's 3-1 defeat