Lyall Cameron Dundee United transfer reality made clear as Jim Goodwin rates chances

Goodwin wants to sign Cameron permanently but acknowledges Rangers' long-term contract and competition from bigger clubs make it unlikely.

Jim Goodwin has expressed interest in signing Lyall Cameron on a permanent deal from Rangers, but the Dundee United manager is realistic about the obstacles. Cameron is currently impressing on loan at Tannadice and wants to delay any decision on his future until the summer. Goodwin said: "I think we'd be stupid not to explore something like that, if it were to be possible."

However, Goodwin acknowledged that Cameron is under a long-term Rangers contract and that Rangers manager Derek McInnes will be monitoring his progress. "I'm sure there would also be a whole host of clubs interested if Lyall were to become available," Goodwin added. The manager believes Dundee United have put themselves in a strong position by giving Cameron regular football and a welcoming environment after he struggled for game time at Rangers and spent last season on loan at Aberdeen.

Goodwin hopes Cameron's enjoyment at Tannadice could work in their favour if a permanent move becomes possible, but stressed it is "far too early to say what might happen."