DUNDEE United have completed the double signing of striker Craig Curran and Canada internationalist Fraser Aird.
Curran has signed a three-year deal at Tannadice after leaving recently relegated Ross County, while Aird has joined from Championship rivals Dunfermline on a two-year contract.
The 28-year-old Curran leaves Dingwall after three and a half seasons at Victoria Park, scoring 23 goals in over 100 appearances for the Staggies.
The former Tranmere Rovers striker is boss Csaba Laszlo’s fifth new addition to his squad and the manager believes he has signed a player of Premiership quality.
Laszlo said: "Craig had offers from Premiership clubs so I am delighted he has chosen to come to Tannadice. He is an experienced forward who I believe will score goals for us.”
The Tangerines have also signed defenders Sam Wardrop and Callum Booth, winger Aird and striker Nicky Clark this summer, all on two-year deals, and Laszlo is pleased with how his squad is shaping up.
"I am happy with how the squad is coming together. A lot of work is being done and the fans are starting to see the fruits of our labour.”
Curran hit the net 10 times at Ross County last season in all competitions, but will now face up against his former club after he couldn’t save them from relegation to the Championship.
Aird came through the ranks at boyhood club Rangers and made 85 appearances at Ibrox before a loan move to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps.
The eight-time Canada international has Championship experience with Falkirk and latterly Dunfermline, where he made 25 appearances and scored four times last season as he helped them into the play-offs.
Laszlo was happy to see Aird turn down options elsewhere to play for the Tannadice club.
"This is another piece in building our squad for the 2018/19 season," he said.
"I am really happy to have signed Fraser. The player had other options but was determined to join us.
"He is a player who can play either right-wing or right-wing back and adds to our attacking options. He is a good age of 23 but has plenty of experience."
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