 The Rangers connection continued when the Ibrox club made a bid of £1.5 million for Gordan Petric, which United accepted and this money helped to re-shape the team well into the new season.Also out the door went Juan Ferrari, walking out after not being promised a first team place, and the Brazilian Sergio left for Kuwait.August started with a friendly against Rangers at Tannadice and United showed that they could still compete with the best as they narrowly lost 2–1.