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Inside Amar Fatah’s Dundee United transfer collapse as Jim Goodwin hints at City Group link-up

Fatah bagged nine goals and four assists in an impressive loan spell at Tannadice last season before moving to Italy

By Scott Burns · Daily Record

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Dundee United's permanent move for Amar Fatah collapsed after Serie A club Lecce entered the race.
United had previously agreed on a permanent transfer deal with French side Troyes.
Manager Jim Goodwin stated Dundee United made a strong offer but could not compete financially with Serie A.

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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin revealed that a permanent deal for winger Amar Fatah collapsed due to interest from Serie A side Lecce. Dundee United had agreed terms with parent club Troyes following Fatah's successful loan spell at Tannadice last season, but could not compete financially once the Italian club entered the race.

Goodwin confirmed he recently congratulated the Swedish under-21 international after he scored his first Serie A goal against Bologna. Despite missing out on the permanent transfer, Goodwin noted that Dundee United's positive partnership with the City Football Group remains strong for potential future player moves.

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