Ruari Paton and Lewis Fiorini set for Dundee United moves as Jim Goodwin closes in on double transfer

Ruari Paton and Lewis Fiorini set for Dundee United moves as Jim Goodwin closes in on double transfer

Jim Goodwin is nearing a double signing, and Lewis Fiorini and Ruari Paton are expected to join Dundee United.

The Tannadice club is currently negotiating loan agreements with Stockport County and Port Vale, respectively. Before tomorrow night’s Scottish Cup match against Dundee, manager Goodwin hopes to finalize both agreements. Former Scotland under-21 captain After rising through the ranks at Manchester City, Fiorini has had loan stints at Lincoln, Charlton, Blackpool, and NAC Breda. The 22-year-old Fiorini has always wanted to try his luck in the Scottish Premiership, but he relocated to the affluent Stockport last year.

Paton, a striker, is also arriving from Port Vale. Last year, they acquired him from Queen’s Park, but he has had trouble scoring goals. Goodwin is hopeful that relocating to Tannadice will allow him to regain his goal-scoring form. Louis Moult, Jort van der Sande, and Sam Dalby will all benefit from Paton’s pace and uniqueness.