Former Hibs manager Jack Ross could become the new boss of Dundee United, according to reports.
The Tannadice club are looking for a new gaffer after Thomas Courts left the club by mutual consent, amid talk he's in negotiations with Croatian club Rijeka.
Ross has been out of work since departing Easter Road in December 2021, having guided them to a League Cup and Scottish Cup Final, on top of a third place Premiership finish.
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He was said to be discussing terms with Championship side Dundee before they appointed Gary Bowyer as their new manager.
When confirming Courts’ exit, United sporting director Tony Asghar said that they had already ‘identified a preferred candidate and anticipate making a further announcement in the coming days.'
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Courier Sport have reported that the person is Ross, with 'positive talks already in progress.'
The 46-year-old had also had stints in charge at Alloa, St Mirren and Sunderland, with his work in the upper echelons of Scotland's top flight at Hibs attracting the Dundee United board to him.
