'Brilliant asset' Murray leaves Ross County to re-join Dundee

Dundee have re-signed striker Simon Murray after agreeing an undisclosed fee with Ross County.

The 32-year-old, who has penned a three-year deal at Dens Park, scored an impressive 23 goals last term as the Highlanders avoided relegation via the play-off.

Murray had a stint at Dundee in 2018 while on loan from Hibernian, who were also reportedly interested in re-signing the forward this summer.

"To now be here permanently feels amazing," the striker said.

"After speaking with the manager it just feels right for me. My family are based in Dundee, I grew up here, I grew up watching the club, the club are going places and I wanted to be part of that."

A former Dundee United player, Murray has also had spells at Arbroath and Queen's Park across his 14-year career, during which he has netted 132 goals in 318 games.

Dundee say they "fought off a number of clubs" to seal a deal for Murray, who played an integral role in County's survival last term.

County manager Don Cowie said the striker "has been a brilliant asset" for the Highland side.

"His goal return last season was a big contributing factor in us retaining our Premiership status," Cowie added.

"Simon has a young family whom he needs to be closer to at this time and once our valuation was met, we could not stand in his way."

Meanwhile, County have confirmed forward Josh Sims has "taken the decision to move on to new challenges" following the expiry of his contract.