The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
United sign central defender
Dundee United have completed the signing of Blackpool central defender Ryan Edwards, writes Ian Roache.
The 26-year-old Liverpoolborn player will boost that key area of the team and will be a towering presence at six foot five inches.
Edwards said: “As soon as I spoke to the gaffer (Micky Mellon) and to (sporting director) Tony Asghar I knew I wanted to come up to the Scottish Premiership and I’m finally glad to part of Dundee United’s rebuild in the Premiership.
“I don’t like to say I’m this or that, the fans will hopefully make that call themselves. I like everything and as footballers we need to do all sides of the game.”
Manager Mellon said: “I’m delighted to finally get Ryan in the door.”
Manager Mellon added: “I’m delighted to finally get Ryan in the door.
“We need a strong squad and I believe we need that type of player that Ryan is.
“He will come in and add to what we already have so pleased to have him on board.”
United have also been linked with two Ipswich Town players as Mellon makes use of his English contacts book.
A report in the East Anglian Daily Times suggests the Tangerines have made inquiries about both central defender Toto Nsiala and striker James Norwood.
Norwood, 29, played under the Tannadice boss at Tranmere Rovers and there is competition from Fleetwood Town for his signature.
He scored 11 goals in 32 appearances for Ipswich last season despite being hampered by a groin injury.
Nsiala, 28, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Bolton.
He is a graduate of Everton’s youth academy and has one cap for his country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.