Tannadice sporting director Tony Asghar has confirmed Dundee United are close to agreeing contract extensions with key man Ian Harkes.
Defender Lewis Neilson is also poised to sign a new two-year deal, while discussions are also at an advanced stage with player of the year Harkes.
The pair are out-of-contract in the summer, while new deals have also been offered to youngsters Flynn Duffy and Finn Robson.
