John McCracken’s Dundee loan has been cut short after a goalkeeping shake-up at parent club Norwich City.
McCracken signed a season-long agreement at Dens Park in July and was the Dee’s most used goalkeeper in the early weeks of the season.
However, Norwich back-up keeper Tim Krul is on the verge of a move to Premier League new boys Luton Town, leaving main man Angus Gunn flying solo between the posts.
We can confirm that goalkeeper Jon McCracken’s loan deal has been mutually cancelled and the player has returned to his parent club, Norwich City.
We would like to thank Jon for his efforts while with the club and wish him all the best for the future.#thedee pic.twitter.com/kbzjQZkntY
— Dundee Football Club (@DundeeFC) August 15, 2023
Reports from East Anglia suggest the Canaries will enter the transfer market to recruit another goalkeeper.
But in the meantime, McCracken, who started Dundee’s first Premiership game of the season against Motherwell, has re-joined the squad.
The signing of Trevor Carson means the Dark Blues still have two first-team ready stoppers, with Adam Legzdins fit and available for action.
Manager Tony Docherty may seek to bolster his numbers further by adding a young stopper, but there is no pressing need to act quickly.
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