Dundee United slam reports of bids

Dundee United insist there has been no bids for any of their players and have criticised "totally unfounded media reports" suggesting otherwise.

"We have always had an open communications policy," chairman Stephen Thompson told the club website.

"We were happy to confirm earlier this week that an enquiry - not a bid - had been made regarding one of our players.

"We are extremely disappointed that these subsequent unfounded reports have been made without any reference to us."

Thompson added that the reports had led to "a flood of phone calls, e-mails and also concern from supporters".

"This is particularly unhelpful at a time when we are in the midst of selling season tickets for the coming season," he continued.

A statement from Tannadice added: "The club is unhappy that initial reports regarding bids for two of its players were published without any confirmation from the club and without the originator even making any contact with the club.

"These unconfirmed reports have led to a flurry of speculation and phone calls to the club and have had an unsettling effect on the club as a whole, including its supporters.

"As a result of all of this, we are no longer prepared to comment on press speculation on these matters and our supporters should be aware that unless the club issues a confirming statement, there is no truth whatsoever in any ongoing speculation regarding bids for any of our players."