DUNDEE UNITED have tied Nicky Clark down to a new long-term deal – ending speculation that city rivals Dundee would make a move for the attacker.

It had been reported that Dundee were set to offer Clark a pre-contract to move, that would have seen the former Rangers man move to Dens Park at the end of the season.

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James McPake’s side have already signed Paul McMullan from Tannadice, who will join up with the Championship outfit in the summer.

But Clark, the club’s top goal scorer this term with 11 goals, has committed himself to United until 2023.

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Speaking to the club’s website he said: Nicky said, "I'm delighted to get the contract signed. I am really happy at the Club and have developed as a player in my time here. This is a good place to play football with a great dressing room group and excellent staff and facilities. I also enjoy a very good relationship with the United fans and I cannot wait to see them back in the stadium cheering me and the boys on as soon as possible."