The former Republic of Ireland Under 21 international looks set for Tannadice after Cheltenham's relegation.
United hope to finalise a deal for the out-of-contract Cheltenham full-back over the coming days. Jim Goodwin is set to beat off interest from both sides of the border to land the 23-year-old. Goodwin has been pushing for a deal since United won promotion back to the Premiership and letting Scott McMann leave the club.
Ferry has been at Cheltenham for two years after coming through the ranks at Southampton. United have also agreed a two year deal to sign goalkeeper Dave Richards on a two year deal from Crewe. The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at St Johnstone but has opted for a permanent move to Tannadice.United are also keen on North Macedonian winger Kristijan Trapanovski. Trapanovski is currently with FC Shkupi.
Goodwin previously had success when he signed North Macedonian striker Bojan Miovski when he was at Aberdeen for just over £500,000 from Hungarian side MTK. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.
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