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Scorer to excite Courts in United
DUNDEE United manager Tam Courts is intent on adding to his attacking options during the January transfer window.
The Terrors have already agreed a pre-contract with Motherwell striker Tony Watt, but it remains to be seen whether Watt will make the move to Tannadice next month or at the end of the season.
United have scored just 16 goals in 20 Premiership matches this season – with only St Johnstone scoring fewer.
Marc McNulty has been injured since September, limiting Courts’ options up front.
Courts said: “Recruitment in January will be similar to the summer.
“It will either be recruit to replace or bringing in support in key areas, like the top end of the pitch.
“We have been having all the meetings to discuss the way forward and what we are looking for. I feel confident we will get the support we need.”
Some of United’s top stars, such as keeper Ben Siegrist, defender Kerr Smith and midfielder Jeando Fuchs, have been linked with bigmoney moves away.
Courts added: “If any of the bigger-name players do end up being sold, I am confident we have the back-up in place to get through that. But I am confident in forecasting that nobody we don’t want to leave will go in January.
“We know our players will be of interest to other clubs, there is always an open dialogue with the players.
“The guys are committed to the club, they enjoy being here and are on board with what we’re trying to do. They are not two players I expect to leave but I know they are likely to be of interest to other teams when the window opens.
“Clubs may want to pay a substantial fee for them, we will just have to wait and see.
“We are trying to do a number of different things, giving young players their chance but also having that clarity about who we want to bring in.
“We want someone at the top end of the pitch to excite the fans, really help the team and maybe add a different type of profile up there.
“We have goalscorers in the building, Nicky Clark and Marc McNulty are proven at this level.
“But I think another proven scorer, either for January or at the end of the season, I would certainly be open to that.”
Courts has always been keen to give United youngsters an opportunity but he has challenged