Eddie Thompson last night made another bid to buy former Dundee United chairman Jim McLean's majority shareholding in the club. The millionaire grocery chain businessman has twice had offers rejected for McLean's 41 per cent family stake. Now he is hoping it will be third time lucky. Thompson said: "Having not received any response to our initial enquiry dated October 17, I confirm that today my lawyers submitted a formal offer to Jim McLean's lawyers to buy the whole McLean family shareholding in Dundee United Football Club.

"A time limit has been applied to the offer and we hope to receive a suitable response within that time. As the offer is subject to confidentiality between both parties, no further details can be given at this time." ©Daily Record