Four more Dundee United players have signed contract extensions. Defender Garry Kenneth and striker David Goodwillie together with midfielder David Robertson and forward Kevin Smith, have all committed themselves long term at Tannadice.
Boss Craig Levein told the club's official website: "These signings are important and demonstrate our strategy for both the immediate and long term future of the club.
"We're not only looking at contracts which expire at the end of this season, we're also looking to the future and making sure that our most promising younger players are secured on longer terms which are beneficial to them, and to Dundee United."