Dundee United are looking to sign Motherwell captain Declan Gallagher.
The Scotland international, who has also been linked with a move to Celtic, is out of contract in the summer and is two games away from triggering a contract extension at Fir Park.
And The Glasgow Times reports that the Tangerines could be set to swoop with a lucrative deal for the defender.
The report claims United are looking to make Gallagher one of the highest paid players at Tannadice.
While a fee would need to be paid to take Gallagher to Tayside this month, Micky Mellon's side may opt to secure his services on a pre-contract agreement.
Earlier this month Gallagher was linked with a 'dream move' to Celtic, where he started his career as a youth, and clubs down south including QPR and Cardiff have also been potential ports of call for the 29-year-old.
Motherwell gaffer Graham Alexander said last week that he is yet to speak to the current squad about their contracts.
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