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Dundee confirm signings of Scott Allan and Roarie Deacon

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Dundee manager Neil McCann completes his first summer signings with Celtic's Scott Allan and Roarie Deacon of Sutton Utd moving to Dens Park

Neil McCann has made his first signings as Dundee manager, with the arrivals of midfielder Scott Allan and forward Roarie Deacon, who were both announced by the club on Wednesday.

Allan, who spent last season on loan at Rotherham United in the Championship, joins on a season-long loan from Celtic while Deacon has signed a two-year deal with the club from non-league Sutton United.

Having spent his youth career with Dundee United, Allan progressed through the academy to make his first-team debut in 2010. He has also played for Hibernian and Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.

Scott Allan made his debut for Celtic against Dundee United.
Image: Midfielder Allan has joined Dundee on a season-long loan from Celtic

Deacon joins having come through the ranks at Arsenal before gaining experience in League One and League Two with Stevenage and Crawley Town.

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The 25-year-old was also a major part of Sutton's FA Cup run last season, as the club defeated Leeds and made it to the fifth round against Arsenal.

Roarie Deacon shoots against Leeds United in the fourth round of the FA Cup
Image: Deacon has also joined Dundee, on a two-year deal from Sutton United