Courts would love to lever Levitt into his future plans

TAM Courts has revealed that Dundee United have made extending Dylan Levitt’s stay at Tannadice “a priority” this summer.

Levitt, 21, has been a revelation since joining the Tangerines on loan from Manchester United.

The Wales internationalist has notched five goals in 27 appearances, emerging as the undoubted heartbeat of the United side.

Levitt’s contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the current campaign and he is awaiting talks with Old Trafford chiefs regarding his immediate future.

Dundee United’s next step will largely depend on the outcome of those conversations – but Courts has confirmed the club are desperate to keep Levitt.

“That (Levitt’s future) is something Tony Asghar (sporting director) is seeing as a priority,” said Courts.

“I wouldn’t say there have been regular discussions – but there have certainly been discussions happening.

“We would want to keep Dylan, if it was possible, and to build a team around him.

“Hopefully, that is something we can make a reality. But, by the same token, you realise the potential he has. He is in a privileged position where he will have a good number of clubs wanting to sign him.”

Another midfielder who is out of contract this summer is Scotland midfielder Kevin McDonald, who is battling to regain fitness in time for the upcoming doubleheader against Rangers and Celtic.

And Courts added: “It will be interesting to speak to Kevin at the appropriate time.

“It will be good to sit down with him and speak to him... and also find out his own ambitions going forward.”