THE SCOTTISH transfer window shut at the end of last month.
But Dundee United could be on the verge of losing one of their key players due to another league’s late window, according to a report.
Kevin Holt is set to leave Dundee Utd for Derry City this weekend[/caption]
The Courier has revealed that Kevin Holt looks set to join Derry City as the Irish outfit’s transfer window slams shut this evening.
The stopper has been a target for the club since the beginning of January but only now have they launched their bid to bring him to the club.
And with the Irish transfer window closes at 11.59pm on Saturday night, they have stepped up their pursuit.
United will receive a five figure sum and add ons for their man, who’s contract expires at the end of this season.
He has reportedly expressed his desire to take sign the two year deal which will see his salary increased.
Jim Goodwin earlier stated this week that Holt would be “going nowhere” and that it would “leave us short and we’re not going to do that.”
But with the player able to leave for free at the end of the season, Utd have opted to sell.
It’s a blow for Dundee Utd who now cannot sign a replacement outwith the Scottish window.
They currently it fourth in the Premiership in their first season back in the top flight.
Goodwin guided his side to promotion last term after a blistering league campaign.
And he has continued his fine work for the Tangerines this season as they sit a point behind Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen in third.
Holt has featured 29 times this season and was a huge figure in their success last season.
He also had spells with Queen of the South, Dundee and Partick Thistle.
It leaves Utd with four alternative centre back options in Declan Gallagher, Ross Graham, Manny Adegboyega and Sam Cleall-Harding.
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