Dundee Football Club have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Alan Forrest on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year. The 29-year-old winger arrives at Dens Park as a free agent after his exit from Hearts, bringing Premiership pedigree and a sharp eye for goal.

What happened?

Forrest’s move comes just days after Dundee finished ninth in the Premiership last season, with 33 points from 33 games — a campaign where they scored 34 goals but conceded 53, leaving them 37 points behind league winners Hearts. The winger, who made 142 appearances for Hearts over four years, told Dundee’s website: “As soon as Dundee were interested, I thought it was a good fit for me. The way they played last year, they were a match for any team in the league so I’m looking forward to getting started.”

Steven Pressley, the Dundee manager, added: “We’ve been monitoring Alan’s situation for a while and it’s excellent to be able to bring him to Dundee. He has all the attributes we were looking for in his position, like his one-to-one ability, delivery of crosses and ball carrying.”

Why it matters for Dundee Football Club

Forrest’s arrival adds depth to a side that finished 34th in goals scored last term, with only three teams scoring fewer. His experience in the Scottish top flight — including spells at Livingston and Ayr United, where he made over 200 appearances — gives Pressley a proven option on the right wing. The club’s recent form of WLWWL shows they’re capable of mixing results, but consistency remains key as they chase a top-six finish.

Forrest himself brings a direct style, with a knack for creating chances and pressing opponents off the ball. His ability to carry the ball and deliver crosses should fit Dundee’s system, especially as they aim to tighten up at the back after conceding 53 goals last season.

What comes next?

Forrest will now join pre-season training as Dundee prepare for their Premiership campaign. Pressley’s side opens their league campaign at home to St Mirren on August 2, with Forrest expected to feature early given his fitness and experience. The winger’s contract includes a one-year option, giving Dundee flexibility if his impact justifies an extension.

Dundee currently sit ninth in the Premiership with 33 points from 33 games, 37 points adrift of Hearts. Their recent run of WLWWL shows they’re capable of mixing results, but consistency remains key as they chase a top-six finish.

The signing marks Dundee’s second major arrival of the summer, following the addition of a defensive midfielder earlier this month. With Forrest in the fold, Pressley now has more firepower to challenge for a higher finish than last season’s ninth-place finish.