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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jim Goodwin eyes fresh Liverpool transfer raid as Dundee United boss tells Luca Stephenson he'd love him back
The versatile midfielder had a successful loan at Tannadice but he's not the only top talent at the Reds who has caught the eye Jim Goodwin wants to bring Luca Stephenson back to Dundee United and also tap further into the Liverpool development ranks. The versatile midfielder had a successful loan at Tannadice and helped the Terrors to clinch a Europa Conference League spot. United are to open talks about trying to sign Stephenson on a permanent basis but Goodwin has admitted some other Reds have also caught his eye. Goodwin said: 'I'd love to bring Luca back, but he's under contract at Liverpool, so we'll just need to wait and see what happens with that. 'I speak to their loans manager, Matt Newberry, who I've got a good relationship with. "(Leighton) Clarkson went to Aberdeen, obviously, a couple of years ago. "He was really good to deal with again with regards to bringing Luca up. 'They've got a fantastic academy down there, as you'd imagine, so we'll try and tap into that again in the summer. 'I've already identified a couple of really good ones, but it's just whether we can get them to Scotland or not. 'It's a relationship that we'll continue to try and work on. They're a great club to deal with.' Goodwin has already made his personal pitch to Stephenson. He said: 'I had a really good conversation in depth with Luca prior to him leaving. 'He was outstanding for us and deservedly won our Young Player of the Year award. 'We missed him towards the end of the season when he was unavailable. 'We missed his energy in the middle of the pitch, his ability to break things up and his desire to get forward. 'I thought it was glaringly obvious that we missed his presence in the middle of the park in some of the games.' Goodwin knows Stephenson's loan will aid their cause at Liverpool. The United boss added: 'Luca's going back down the road speaking positively about his time at Dundee United. 'I think that's the most important thing when these loans come up. 'When they go back down to England, they're talking about the Scottish game and about how they got treated at Dundee United in a positive manner. 'That can only stand us in good stead for the summer, when we have to go and try and do something similar.'
BBC News
9 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
United start pre-season schedule with trip to Brechin
Dundee United will begin their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Brechin the second consecutive year, Jim Goodwin's men will kick off their summer schedule by facing the Highland League side on Saturday, 28 year, strikes in either half from Kai Fotheringham and Tony Watt ensured victory for the top-flight fixture will mark former United midfielder and manager Ray McKinnon's first match in the Glebe Park dugout as Brechin boss.
BBC News
19 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
United keen on defender Mitchell
Dundee United are among clubs interested in a loan deal for Charlton Athletic defender Zach Mitchell after the 20-year-old impressed for St Johnstone last season. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Dundee United owner Mark Ogren thinks the San Francisco 49ers' involvement with Rangers will increase revenue throughout Scottish football – and hopes it could be a step towards lifting the alcohol ban in stadiums. (The Athletic, external - subscription required)
BBC News
19 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Everton mull move for Rangers' Diomande
Rangers midfielder on list of possible recruits for English Premier League club as Dundee United hope to bring young defender back to Premiership. Everton have identified Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande as one of several midfield targets this summer. (Daily Express), externalFormer club FC Twente are "seriously interested" in a return for Rangers defender Robin Propper. ( external - in Dutch)Left-back Ridvan Yilmaz is another Rangers player being linked with his former club as Beskitas begin transfer talks. ( external - in Turkish)Dundee United are among clubs interested in a loan deal for Charlton Athletic defender Zach Mitchell after the 20-year-old impressed for St Johnstone last season. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Sunderland midfielder Nectar Triantis, who has just finished his second loan period at Hibernian, has withdrawn from the Australia squad with his club future uncertain. (The Herald, external - subscription required)Former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill would be "really surprised" if current boss Brendan Rodgers does not add to the 12 months remaining on his contract. (Scottish Sun), externalDundee United owner Mark Ogren thinks the San Francisco 49ers' involvement with Rangers will increase revenue throughout Scottish football – and hopes it could be a step towards lifting the alcohol ban in stadiums. (The Athletic, external - subscription required)
Daily Record
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Dundee Utd owner predicts Rangers takeover will change the SPFL game and fix a 'touchy subject' for good
Mark Ogren sees the American takeover at Ibrox as a path to improving Scottish football Dundee United owner Mark Ogren reckons the San Francisco 49ers' involvement with Rangers can up revenue for everyone in Scottish football – and hopes it could even be a step towards lifting the alcohol ban in stadiums. The new era at Ibrox is officially underway with the Andrew Cavenagh-led takeover officially confirmed on Friday after Record Sport exclusively broke the story in April. It's backed heavily by the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the biggest sport franchises in America, and has already led to significant media interest stateside. It's the latest example of significant American involvement in Scottish football. Ogren bought a controlling stake in Dundee United in 2018, while businessman Bill Foley has a major stake in Hibs and Tim Keyes has had the reins at Dundee for more than a decade. Ogren, speaking to the New York Times, says he's hopeful the 49ers prominent investment in the Scottish game can drive revenue for more than just Rangers, believing the increased exposure can help put more eyeballs on the Scottish game. Wider than that, however, he's hoping the American input can help improve fan experience on matchdays. Specifically, as far as Ogren is concerned, by relaxing the alcohol ban that's been in place since 1980. He said: 'I'm hoping the 49ers being involved is going to increase the exposure, but there is definitely scope to increase the revenue. The TV deal is a big thing, but also the culture. The alcohol situation continues to bother me. 'It's absurd. It's a touchy subject, but it is part of the entertainment value for people who come to matches, and they should be able to buy a beer.' Fans in Scotland have been unable to drink at games for 45 years since rioting at the infamous Old Firm at Hampden in 1980. Across the border in England, meanwhile, clubs are able to sell alcohol in stadium concourses. But the idea of a similar relaxation has been met with severe caution at political level in Scotland and seems unlikely to come any time soon. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
