New Dundee manager Steven Pressley was introduced to the media today at the club’s training ground in Gardyne, giving the former Dundee United defender his first opportunity to address both the press and a support that has been mixed in its response to his appointment.

With the transfer window, and the inevitable merry-go-round of ins and outs, set to begin on Monday, Pressley was asked about his thoughts on the current squad and his plans for recruitment this summer.

He was also quizzed on the club’s ability to retain key players, most notably Josh Mulligan, who has recently been linked with a move to Rangers.

When asked whether he hoped to tie Mulligan down to a new contract, Pressley said he would “love to,” but was quick to admit it would be “easier said than done.”

On his existing squad, he said: “We’d love to keep certain personnel. There are several players I think are pivotal to moving this club in the right direction, and we’ll be working tirelessly to do so.”

Discussions around summer recruitment are already under way, with Pressley outlining the club’s aims and the type of player they’re targeting.

He said: “It’s a very important aspect, and we’re aware that we need to bring players in, but most importantly, we need to bring the right players in.

“We have to find a balance between getting them in now and getting the right player in.

“We’ll be working hard on that, and there’ll be clear processes in place to achieve it.”

No specific names were mentioned, but with his son, Arron, currently playing in England for Stevenage, Pressley was asked whether a family reunion could be on the cards, having previously worked with his son during their time together at Brentford.

“I don’t know if he’d want to play for his dad, to be honest!” Pressley joked.

“I’ll obviously assess the situation regarding a number of players.

“I was involved in the development of quite a lot of young players at Brentford and was fortunate enough to build some strong relationships.

“We’ll certainly look at it, but there are no guarantees.

“We won’t bring players in just because of my connection, we’ll have to go through the proper process and make sure they’re the right players for Dundee.”