Just In:United GM looks east for humble hard working European talent.
Dundee United Football Club is poised to return to the Scottish Premiership next season, and manager Jim Goodwin is wasting no time in preparing his squad for the big leagues. The Terrors have already made six new signings during the summer transfer window, including North Macedonian winger Kristijan Trapanovski and Croatian defender Vicko Sevelj
Goodwin’s strategy to look east for talent has been influenced by his previous success with Eastern European players. During his time at Aberdeen, he signed North Macedonian striker Bojan Miovski, who has been a great success. He also signed Ylber Ramadani, who is now playing for Lecce in Serie A
The manager is enthusiastic about the prospect of working with players from Eastern Europe, whom he describes as “humble” and “hardworking.” He also appreciates their willingness to learn and their gratitude for the opportunity to play in the Scottish Premiership
Trapanovski, 24, has joined Dundee United on a two-year deal and has already made his mark by scoring on his debut in a friendly win over Annan Athletic. The winger has previously played for Shkupi in North Macedonia, where he scored 15 goals in 101 appearances over four years
Sevelj, 23, has joined the club from Radomlje in Slovenia and has already been praised by his new teammates for his skills on the pitch. The Croatian defender has been compared to former Radomlje player Ester Sokler, who played for Aberdeen and scored in the cup final against Celtic
Goodwin is confident that his new signings will be able to adapt quickly to the Scottish game, despite their lack of experience in the Premiership. He believes that their hard work and dedication will make up for their lack of familiarity with the league
The manager is also keen to strengthen his squad further, with a few more signings expected before the transfer window closes. He is particularly looking for players with experience in the Scottish game, as well as those who can add depth and competition to the team
Dundee United’s return to the Premiership is highly anticipated, with many pundits predicting a strong performance from the team. Former Dens Park striker Kenny Miller has backed Dundee to finish higher than their city rivals, while ex-United forward Billy Dodds believes that the Terrors have a good chance of finishing in the top half of the table
With their new signings and a strong team spirit, Dundee United is ready to take on the challenges of the Scottish Premiership. The team’s first match of the season is against city rivals Dundee, and fans are eagerly anticipating the encounter
In other news, former Dundee defender Lee Ashcroft has left the club by mutual consent. The 30-year-old joined Dundee in 2020 and made 110 appearances for the team, scoring 13 goals. He has been replaced by Clark Robertson, Jon McCracken, and Seb Palmer-Houlden, who joined the club last week
Motherwell attacker Theo Bair is also making headlines, with Celtic and Rangers reportedly interested in signing him. The 24-year-old scored 15 goals in all competitions last season and has been impressing scouts with his skills on the pitch
Overall, the Scottish Premiership is shaping up to be an exciting league this season, with many teams strengthening their squads and preparing for the challenges ahead. Dundee United’s return to the top flight is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the season ¹¹.
