OWEN Coyle's proposed £500,000 move to Dundee United was expected to go through today.

The Wanderers striker - who refused personal terms with the Scottish First Division club last week - is close to agreeing an improved deal after fresh talks.

Dundee United revived the transfer when Blackburn Rovers made definite moves to sign £1.7million midfielder Billy McKinlay.

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