United pull out of McGowne deal
DUNDEE UNITED have pulled out of the deal to sign Kevin McGowne from Kilmarnock.
The Tangerines had been all set to sign the 32-year-old on a free transfer, however Killie demanded a fee at the last minute for the star, killing off the deal.
Manager Alex Smith revealed the club were prepared to assume the remaining 12-months left on the player's contract and had agreed a deal for the defender, but the move is now finished.
"The deal is dead," said Smith. "I'm not prepared to pay a transfer fee.
"Simply buying out his contract was what had been agreed."
Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies` late transfer fee demand could scupper the club's hopes of signing Jim Hamilton from United, as the striker is rumoured to be top of his summer shopping list.
(picture courtesy of kilmarnockfc.co.uk)
