Dundee United will make an early move for Tony Watt - as soon as Kerr Smith’s move to Aston Villa is sealed. The Tannadice club have already signed the Motherwell striker on a pre-contract for next season.
They will now make an offer to try and strike a six figure deal to try and get the 28-year-old in before their Premiership restart against St Mirren on Tuesday.United are set to net a near £2 million deal - which includes a number of add ons - for teenage defender Smith from Villa.
The 17-year-old was down in the Midlands for his medical and to finalise his deal on Wednesday, with the English Premier League side are expected to confirm his signing on Thursday.
Dundee United coach Tam Courts expects United to remain active in the transfer market with at least two arrivals. Courts said: “Tony (Asghar), Sean (McGee) and the recruitment team are working on things at the moment.
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