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LEE WILKIE: Summer signs are good for Dundee United after Craig Sibbald contract boost – with more to follow

Keeping their top players could be just as important as recruiting well this summer for Jim Goodwin's side.

A delighted Craig Sibbald after making it 5-0 to Dundee United
Craig Sibbald enjoyed an outstanding season with Dundee United. Image: SNS

So far, so good for Jim Goodwin and Dundee United this summer.

It may be quiet but they deserve a bit of quiet time after such a long, gruelling season.

As I wrote last week, it is important the Tangerines add real quality to their squad over the next couple of months.

But just as important as that is keeping your key men in place.

Craig Sibbald has already put pen to paper on a new deal and there are reports Louis Moult has agreed an extension, too.

Dundee United's Louis Moult bites in to his Championship medal
Louis Moult, pictured, ended the season as United’s top scorer and claimed his first senior medal. Image: SNS

I’d be surprised to see Kevin Holt leave as well.

While the latter two haven’t been confirmed, the signs are good.

It’s hard enough to sign players for the step up to the Premiership, never mind having to plug big holes in your existing squad.

It’s also good sign for prospective signings that good players want to stick around at the club.

I was also interested to read last week that Tony Watt made the biggest impact of any player in the Championship last year.

Sealed with a kiss: Dundee United's prolific strike-pair Tony Watt, left, and Louis Moult
Sealed with a kiss: Dundee United’s prolific strike-pair Tony Watt, left, and Louis Moult. Image: SNS

There were definite question marks over him at the start of the season after being out on loan.

But, to his credit, he’s made himself a major part of United’s title win.

Even if he doesn’t start every week, I expect he’ll be a key man again next season in the top flight.

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