What happened?
Dundee FC are down to the defensive bare bones after Aaron Donnelly's move to Dunfermline was confirmed.
Why it matters for Dundee FC
The Dark Blues head coach, Steven Pressley, has admitted that the move is not ideal timing, with a trip to Celtic Park around the corner.
What comes next?
Pressley is still in the market for more defenders, but currently only has two fit centre halves for Monday's opener with Celtic.
Dundee FC are looking to bring in a couple of defenders and attacking options before the end of the window. They need two defenders and another four players in total, with a focus on strengthening their squad.
The club's recruitment team is working flat out to try and strengthen before Monday's match. Pressley confirmed that they are pursuing some options, but it might be unlikely at this moment.
Recent form: WLWWL League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in Premiership, 33 pts, 8W-9D-16L from 33 games Goals this season: 34 scored, 53 conceded (-19 goal difference) Title race: 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian
The Dens Park outfit are looking to bring in a couple of defenders and attacking options before the end of the window. They need two defenders and another four players in total, with a focus on strengthening their squad.
Pressley confirmed that they are pursuing some options, but it might be unlikely at this moment.
