Dundee hope to have a new goalkeeper in place for the weekend trip to Hungary, with head coach Steven Pressley saying negotiations with two options are "close". (The Courier), external
Head coach Steven Pressley says Dundee have received "plenty of phone calls" about Luke Graham this summer, but there has been no firm offers for the centre-half. (The Courier), external
Rangers are preparing to submit a formal offer for 22-year-old Dundee centre-back Luke Graham in the coming weeks. (Football Insider), external
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Image source, SNSBournemouth defenders Owen Bevan, 22, and Harold William, 19, are on trial with Dundee. (The Courier), external
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Portsmouth are pushing to hold talks with Luke Graham as they continue their interest in Dundee's 22-year-old centre-half. (Alan Nixon on Patreon), external
Image source, SNSAberdeen have signed former Dundee loanee Tony Yogane on a deal until 2030, with the "really exciting prospect" joining for an undisclosed fee from Brentford.
The 20-year-old winger spent last season on loan at Dens Park - where he scored one goal and contributed five assists in 42 appearances - and Dons manager Stephen Robinson reckons he established himself as one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership.
Yogane began his career in Sheffield Wednesday's academy, then moved to Brentford and progressed through their B team, before a loan spell at Exeter City.
"Tony is a really exciting prospect," Robinson said.
"He is a player with huge potential, as he demonstrated during his time with Dundee last season, where he was one of the best players in the league.
"There were several clubs interested in Tony so it's a real coup for us to get him committed on a long-term deal.
"Tony has a real drive to improve, he's hungry to succeed and we believe this is the right environment to continue his development while helping push the club forward."
Yogane, who made League Cup appearances for Brentford under Thomas Frank, said: "After the season ended, my agent told me Aberdeen were interested and things moved forward quickly. This is the next step up for me.
"Aberdeen is a big club. I want to win things here. It is a big challenge after what happened last season, but we must go out and prove people wrong.
"When we played against Aberdeen last season, I just had a good feeling about the club. Especially when you see the size of the support. I can't wait to see the fans. Hopefully it is an enjoyable season."
Image source, SNSA new season brings new drama and an opportunity for city rivalries to renew once again.
Despite finishing in the bottom half of the table, both Dundee clubs successfully avoided the drop and will play at least three more derbies in this season's Premiership.
Last term they contested four derbies, United won two, Dundee won one and the other was a draw.
The Dundee pair are the first of the three rivals to meet this term as United host Steven Pressley's side at Tannadice on 22 August. There's a new year meeting at Dens Park on 2 January before another match at Tannadice on 13 March.
On 2 September, it's the turn of Hibernian and Hearts to go head-to-head in the first Edinburgh derby of the season.
Hearts won three out of four Edinburgh derbies last term, including the dramatic post-split game at Easter Road where Hibs, having gone a goal in front early on, found themselves reduced to nine men for almost a full half.
It's Hearts' turn to host on 26 December before another Easter Road meeting in the final pre-split game on 10 April.
The first Glasgow derby of the new campaign is on 20 September at Parkhead. The sides met six times across all competitions last term - Celtic won three, including both the cup matches, while Rangers won one and the other two ended in a draw.
The pair meet at Ibrox on 2 January before returning to Parkhead on 27 February.
Image source, SNSRangers remain interested in Dundee centre-back Luke Graham, but the 22-year-old is attracting interest from over 40 clubs across the UK and Europe. (TeamTalk), external
Image source, PA MediaScotsman David Moyes is in his second spell as Everton manager
Dundee will host Everton in a pre-season friendly at Dens Park on Saturday, 18 July.
The match will kick off at 14:00 BST.
The Premier League side's visit will come in amongst Dundee's Premier Sports Cup first-round group fixtures.
Steven Pressley's team host Airdrieonians on 11 July, visit Annan Athletic on 14 July, travel to face Ross County on 21 July and welcome Clyde on 25 July.
Dundee, who finished ninth in the Scottish Premiership last season, also have friendly matches lined up with Livingston at Almondvale on 27 June and at home to Brechin City on 8 July.
David Moyes' Everton finished 13th in last season's Premier League.
A number of English clubs are interested in Emile Acquah after the 25-year-old out-of-favour Dundee striker's loan spell with Harrogate Town. (The Courier), external
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Image source, SNSDundee midfielder Finlay Robertson has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, keeping him at Dens Park until at least the summer of 2028.
A product of the Dundee academy, the 23-year-old has established himself as an important performer.
"We are delighted to extend the contract of Fin Robertson," head coach Steven Pressley said.
"Last season, he showed excellent progress and delivered several outstanding performances. We are excited about what lies ahead, as we firmly believe his best is yet to come.
"Fin is a player with an outstanding desire to improve and develop, but just as importantly, he is a terrific person. He sets a fantastic example for our academy players to aspire to, and we are proud to say: 'He is one of our own'."
Dundee advise midfielder Paul Digby, 31, and defender Aaron Donnelly, 22, they can leave the club this summer. (Courier - subscription required), external
Image source, SNSDundee have confirmed pre-season friendlies against Livingston and Brechin City.
Steven Pressley's side visit Livingston - who were relegated from the Premiership last season - on Saturday 27 June before hosting Highland League Brechin on Wednesday 8 July.
Dundee kick off the new campaign on 11 July at home to Airdrieonians in the Premier Sports Cup group stage.
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
It looks like being another fairly busy summer of recruitment for Dundee.
A new goalkeeper is set to be high on their shopping list after the departure of Jon McCracken, a near ever-present.
His exit is a big blow for Dundee. Yes, McCracken had his wobbly moments but generally he was an assured custodian for Steven Pressley's side - and replacing him will be far from easy.
Kieran O'Hara, 30, stepped in for McCracken, who was injured, in the final few games of the season and performed well enough.
But Dundee could do with bringing in another experienced keeper to give them proper strength and depth in that department.
They just need to look across the road at neighbours Dundee United, who were blighted by goalkeeping issues throughout the campaign.
Dundee do of course have Harry Sharp on their books. The 25-year-old spent the bulk of last season in League with Montrose and hasn't played a top-flight game in two-and-a-half years.
Under contract until the end of next season, perhaps it could be now or never for a crack at a regular Dundee spot.
Image source, SNSJon McCracken was absent for Dundee's end-of-season fixtures
Goalkeepers Jon McCracken and Trevor Carson are among four players being released by Dundee, who are in talks with defender Clark Robertson about an extended stay.
McCracken, 26, Northern Ireland international Carson, 38, and defenders Ethan Ingram, 23, and Lewis Montsma, 28, are all leaving at the end of their contracts at Dens Park.
Carson had finished the season on loan at Ross County, while Kieran O'Hara tended goal for Dundee in their final three fixtures of the season as McCracken missed out injured.
Loan players Cameron Congreve, Joel Cotterill, Yan Dhanda, Aldahir Valenzuela, Scott Wright and Tony Yogane are returning to their parent clubs, with Dhanda having been loaned by Scottish Premiership rivals Hearts.
The experienced Robertson, 32, has been with Dundee for two years, making 41 appearances so far.
"We would like to give huge thanks to each of the departing players, for their professionalism, attitudes, efforts, and for the lasting memories they each helped create in Dark Blue," Dundee said.
Technical manager David Longwell explains that it will be a team effort again by the Dundee backroom staff this summer in the transfer market. (The Courier), external
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Clark Robertson has offers on the table from the Middle-east and India as Dundee try to persuade the 32-year-old defender to accept a new one-year contract. (Daily Record), external
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley is looking to sign six or seven players during the summer transfer window, depending on negotiations with those out of contract. (The Courier), external
Read Friday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Dundee are in no rush to sell centre-half Luke Graham, insists head coach Steven Pressley, with reports suggesting 43 clubs, including Rangers, are interested in the 22-year-old. (The Courier), external
Dundee have offered 32-year-old defender Clark Robertson a new contract. (The Courier), external
Image source, SNSDundee will face Airdrie again in this season's group stage
Dundee have been drawn in Group D of the League Cup.
Steven Pressley's side will face Airdrieonians, Ross County, Clyde and Annan Athletic in this season's competition.
Dundee were knocked out of the group stage of last season's competition after defeats to Airdrieonians and Alloa.
The group stage will start on 11/12 July.
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Over the last few years, Dundee have been blessed with mercurial midfield talent.
Former Dark Blues stars Luke McCowan, now at Celtic, and Lyall Cameron, now at Rangers, fall in to that category. Replacing that kind of quality, the kind that can unlock any defence , can be very difficult.
In the season just gone, Steven Pressley's side have fared reasonably well in the midfield engine room. Ethan Hamilton, who arrived from Lincoln City last summer, has proved a particularly shrewd addition.
It feels like a big campaign coming up for Finlay Robertson who is entering the final year of his contract. The former Scotland under-21 cap was widely tipped to step into the boots of McCowan and Cameron, however over the last two seasons he has struggled to establish himself in the Dundee team.
This term he only started 13 of their 38 Scottish Premiership games. At 23-years-old, Robertson, who is a product of the Dundee academy, does have time on his side, and in fairness the two Ls, Luke and Lyall, are very tough acts to follow.
But there is no doubt the Dundonian has buckets of talent – the challenge for him, and Pressley, is finding a way of unlocking it on a more regular basis going forward.
Image source, SNSDundee centre-half Luke Graham wants to test himself in the Championship this summer, with Portsmouth, Derby County, Norwich City, Stoke City, Lincoln City, Charlton Athletic and Preston North End among 43 clubs interested in the 22-year-old along with Rangers, Lech Poznan, Jagiellonia Bialystok, Schalke, Valencia, Sturm Graz, Red Bull Salzburg and Famalicao. (Portsmouth News), external
Despite constant speculation over Luke Graham's future, Dundee are yet to receive any formal offers for their in-demand centre-back. (The Courier - subscription required), external
Rangers are set to firm up their interest and make a formal bid for Dundee centre-half Luke Graham over the coming days. (Daily Record - subscription required), external
