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DUNDEE UNITED have launched an ambitious bid to land in-demand striker Lawrence Shankland.
The Tannadice club have put an offer to the 23-year-old former Ayr United hitman in the hope of beating off interest from England.
Sunderland and Hull City have been linked with the former Aberdeenyoungster, who scored 34 goals last season.
Dundee tried to sign Shankland last summer but couldn’t agree a fee.
However he is now a free agent and United feel he could boost their Premiership promotion bid next season.
Sporting director Tony Asghar said: “We are in talks with Shankland’s representatives and we have made an offer to come to Dundee United.
“We see Lawrence as a top player and we want him to be part of our Championship challenge and beyond.
“We know Lawrence is very much a player in demand and has a lot of offers elsewhere and we are hopeful things will come to a conclusion, either way, very quickly.”
The Tannadice club have put an offer to the 23-year-old former Ayr United hitman in the hope of beating off interest from England.
Sunderland and Hull City have been linked with the former Aberdeenyoungster, who scored 34 goals last season.
Dundee tried to sign Shankland last summer but couldn’t agree a fee.
However he is now a free agent and United feel he could boost their Premiership promotion bid next season.
Sporting director Tony Asghar said: “We are in talks with Shankland’s representatives and we have made an offer to come to Dundee United.
“We see Lawrence as a top player and we want him to be part of our Championship challenge and beyond.
“We know Lawrence is very much a player in demand and has a lot of offers elsewhere and we are hopeful things will come to a conclusion, either way, very quickly.”