Gavin Gunning will sign for Dundee United if international clearance is secured.
The centre-back, who has been on trial with the Tangerines over the last fortnight, would go straight into the squad to face St Johnstone tomorrow.
There will be a big element of risk in bringing the Irishman back to Tannadice for a second spell, as he barely kicked a ball because of injury after departing Tayside two years ago.
Meanwhile, keeper Eiji Kawashima’s work permit has still not been obtained, and manager Mixu Paatelainen has dismissed reports linking him with former Kilmarnock midfielder Alexi Eremenko.
