Dundee United hope to persuade Motherwell to let Tony Watt leave this month - and could even throw in a couple of players to sweeten the deal.
The Steelmen’s top-scorer left 'Well chiefs stunned last week when he turned down the chance to remain at Fir Park next season in order to pen a pre-contract with United.
But Terrors boss Tam Courts is desperate to get the 28-year-old up to Tannadice ASAP and has asked club bosses to open discussions on a January switch.
The two sides will sit down for talks this week, with United considering offering up a couple of makeweights to get the move agreed early.
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