Dundee manager Tony Docherty has revealed he is keen on a transfer deal to land Ryan Jack.

The former Rangers midfielder is available on a free after leaving Ibrox at the end of his contract.

And Docherty - who worked with the player at Aberdeen - has admitted he's keen on a reunion at Dens Park.

However, no discussions have taken place with the player over a switch - even if Docherty reckons there's a chance of striking a deal.

As quoted in the Scottish Sun, when quizzed on whether he thinks Dundee have a chance to sign Jack, Docherty said: “I’d love to think so.

“I love Jacko, he’s a fantastic footballer and a brilliant person. But I’ve not had any conversations with him.”

Docherty's Dundee have also been linked with transfer interest in Ross County striker Simon Murray - but the manager insisted he wouldn't discuss a player contracted elsewhere.

He said: “Everybody knows Simon is a Dundee boy so people put two and two together. But Simon is contracted to County.

“He’d a brilliant season last season so I can understand why people would come to that.

"But I need to respect that Simon is a County player.”

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Jack left Rangers alongside John Lundstram, Jon McLaughlin, Kemar Roofe and Borna Barisic in a significant end-of-season clearout from Philippe Clement.

A club statement on the departures read: "Rangers Football Club can today confirm the departures of Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Jon McLaughlin and Kemar Roofe following the expiry of their contracts.

"With a combined 23 seasons at the club, all five players have represented Rangers with commitment and dedication over a number of years.

"They were all part of the squad that guided Rangers to the UEFA Europa League final in Seville, with Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack and Kemar Roofe lifting the league title with the club in 2020/21.

"All five leave as Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup winners with Rangers in recent years.

"Everyone at Ibrox and Rangers’ Training Centre thank the departing players for their time at the club and wish them all the very best for their future careers."