Stephen Thompson is ready to call time on his family’s reign at Dundee United – but only once he knows potential new owners can take the club forward.

The Tele understands there has been contact with the Tangerines’ owner about a possible takeover, or at least major investment in the club.

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Talks are still at a very early stage and it seems certain any handing over of control would not take place until the summer at the earliest.

• See tonight’s Evening Telegraph for full story