Former Dundee United manager Tam Courts was amongst the candidates to become the new boss of Dundee.
Since Callum Davidson last week opted not to replace Gary Bowyer, Gordon Strachan and John Nelms have been considering other options to lead the Dark Blues back into the Premiership after their recent title success.
Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray has emerged as one man on the shortlist, with betting on his taking charge suspended on Tuesday morning.
Courier Sport understands that ex-United head coach, Courts, was another.
The 41-year-old guided the Tangerines to a fourth-placed top-flight finish last season before leaving Tannadice in the summer.
He then took over at Budapest Honved but has been out of work since leaving Hungary in October.
Murray permission sought
Courts, a free agent, was amongst a number of candidates considered by the Dark Blues.
However Dundee have sought permission from Raith to speak to Murray as they close-in on making their next managerial appointment.
Murray said on Monday: “People will talk. It’s over a week now since Gary left, so I’m sure Dundee know what they are doing.
“At the moment for me it’s head down and concentrate on rebuilding our squad at Raith Rovers and getting ourselves ready for the League Cup.”
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