Dundee United are actively pursuing a permanent deal for Rangers midfielder Lyall Cameron. The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Tannadice and the club is now keen to secure his services beyond the current arrangement, viewing him as a key piece for their ambitions.
No official bid has been confirmed, but the club's interest in making the move permanent is understood to be firm. Cameron has already contributed this season, providing an assist in the recent 2-2 draw with Celtic. Dundee United currently sit fifth in the Premiership with 17 points from 11 games, a position they will aim to consolidate in their next match away to St Johnstone on 7 November.
Squad updates and performances
While transfer plans develop, other squad members are making their mark. Left-back Kevin Ciubotaru, who has one cap for Romania, is hoping his strong start to life at the club will earn a recall to the national team under head coach Gheorghe Hagi. Meanwhile, the club is monitoring the fitness of striker Danny Schmidt, who played through a significant ankle injury for St Johnstone against Kilmarnock. Schmidt stated there was no way he was coming off when he learned his side had no more substitutes available, finishing the game barely able to walk. His condition is being assessed alongside other players on the club's injuries list.
Midfielder Dylan Tait has also revealed he turned down moves to clubs in England, including Barnsley and Plymouth Argyle, to sign for Dundee United this summer. His decision has already paid dividends, with Tait scoring and providing two assists in the dramatic 3-2 victory over Aberdeen last month, a performance that highlighted his importance to the squad.
Context and next steps
The pursuit of Cameron comes as Dundee United seek to build on a mixed run of form that includes that draw with Celtic and a win over Aberdeen. Their next opponent, St Johnstone, currently sits seventh, and the last meeting between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw. Manager Jim Goodwin is keen to add proven quality to his group as they target a top-six finish. Securing a player of Cameron's profile, who is familiar with the squad and has shown his capability, would be a significant boost for the club's ambitions. The immediate focus, however, is on the upcoming fixture at McDiarmid Park.
