Dundee United are eyeing up a pre-contract transfer for in-form Livingston winger Alan Forrest.
The 25-year-old is out of contract this summer season and has moved on to the radar of Tannadice boss Tam Courts and sporting director Tony Asghar.
Forrest - brother of Celtic and Scotland star James - has impressed for David Martindale 's facet this season.
The previous Ayr United participant was a January goal for St Johnstone.
The Saints agreed a payment to signal Forrest however the participant then turned down a transfer to Perth, who have been backside of the desk at that time.
Livi boss Martindale remains to be in talks over a brand new deal and hasn’t given up on extending his current contract.
United could be a bit extra interesting as a result of they're within the prime six and would have the ability to provide higher monetary phrases ought to they determine to step up their curiosity to signal him on a free switch.
There was no direct contact with Livingston or Forrest thus far.
Dundee United journey to Livingston on Wednesday with only one level separating the 2 sides.
United need to add extra tempo to their entrance areas. They beforehand agreed a pre-contract for Tony Watt in December earlier than they agreed an early deal to signal him from Motherwell final month.