Race for Goodwillie hots up

The battle for the signature of Dundee United striker David Goodwillie could hot up this week and hopefully a decision will be made will he sign for the Bluebirds or not. It looks like the main competition for the Scottish striker will come for the other side of the Bristol Channel with Championship rivals Bristol City along relegated Blackpool and Nottingham Forest. United manager Peter Houston said,

"Nothing has really changed as regards David's situation other than the chairman has been speaking to a couple of clubs.

"However, no agreement has been reached with anyone at the moment and he remains here with us."

Dundee United wants £2 million for their top goal scorer a figure that has scare off SPL club Rangers. Dundee turned down to offers on Friday one of which was rumoured to be from Cardiff it looks like it will take £2 million or more to prize him away from United. In the quest to sign him Cardiff have is teammate Craig Conway who recently signed for the Welsh also former Cardiff City player Willo Flood recommend the Bluebirds to him saying,

“If he does go to the Welsh club, then it would be an ideal place for him”

"If Cardiff agrees a fee for him he should seriously consider it. They are a great club with good staff and they will look after him."

Former Scotland star Pat Nevin believes Goodwillie would be a fine catch for Cardiff City boss Malky Mackey and said:

“Conway will be the appetiser, Goodwillie will be the main course.

“He really is a talent.

“He has a great eye for a goal. He will always score goals and makes them himself as well.

“There are one or two weaknesses to his game, which you always find with these very, very talented individuals.

“He’s not fast – he’s not lightning, however, he does make up for that with match-intelligence.”

Owing to Dundee United having a Europa League game in just over two weeks time they have started pre-season and kick-off with a 2-1 friendly victory at Drogheda United. Cardiff target Goodwillie scored one of the goals. The Cardiff City stadium and the training facilities at the Vale are far beyond any on offer from other interested party.