Lewis Spence shown the door by Dundee

Now Spence – who is being linked with a move to Ross County – has become the latest departure after Dens Park chiefs confirmed they had agreed to rip up the 22-year-old former Dunfermline midfielder's contract.

In a statement, the club said: "Dundee Football Club can confirm that Lewis Spence has left the club by mutual consent.

"Lewis signed for the club in the summer of 2017 and played a total of 37 times over the last season-and-a-half.

"We would like to thank Lewis for his efforts while at Dens and wish him all the best for the future."

He is likely to be followed out the Dens Park exit by Sofien Moussa, Elton Ngwatala and Kharl Madianga, while Glen Kamara could also push through his Rangers move this month having already signed a pre-contract with the Ibrox outfit.

McIntyre has kicked-off his refurbishment work with the signing of his former Ross County charge Craig Curran from rivals Dundee United.

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