Mellon: No inquiries for Shankland
Micky Mellon insists Dundee United have received no inquiries regarding Lawrence Shankland’s availability.
Reports yesterday suggested the club had been tipped off about a potential £2.5 million bid from French side Guingamp for the Scotland international.
The Ligue 2 club previously failed in an attempt to land Sam Cosgrove from Aberdeen and are now rumoured to be eyeing up a move for United’s 25-yearold striker.
But Mellon stressed there have been no expressions of interest in Shankland, who has not played since the opening game of the season against St Johnstone as he looks to overcome an ankle knock.
“It’s not a distraction because I’ve had nothing to be distracted about,” Mellon said. “I’m not lying. We’ve had no contact. Nor has the sporting director Tony Asghar and nor have I.
“I am pleased that people are looking at Lawrence Shankland and saying he’s a good player as he deserves to be spoken like that. He’s got a wee niggly injury at the minute.
“But I’m going to be really sincere and say we’ve had no contact. I can be really clear that I’ve spoken to Tony Asghar this morning and we’ve had no contact.”
Hull have completed the signing of Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty for £400,000.
The former Scotland Under-21 international spent Tuesday at London’s Harley Street Hospital undergoing a medical and has agreed a three-year deal – with the option of a fourth.
The 23-year-old was told he no longer had a role to play at Ibrox and Tigers boss Grant Mccann made Docherty a key target.
Hull were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship last month but Docherty has been reassured by Mccann that he plans to lead his side back to
England’s second tier at the first attempt.
Mccann told Hull’s website: “We’re delighted to have added Greg to the group because he’ll bring a different dynamic to our midfield.
“He’s got great energy, has the ability to go from box to box and boasts a wide passing range. On top of that, he’ll provide a real threat in the final third of the pitch with his ability to both score and create goals.
“Despite only being 23 years of age, he’s very level-headed and mature. I’m excited to start working with Greg on the back of the conversations I’ve had with him over the past couple of days, which have been really encouraging.
“He’s coming here with a real hunger and desire to show people how good he is.”