Dundee faces challenges replacing Graham and Koumetio after departures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Dundee is seeking replacements for centre-halves Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio, both of whom have left the squad. Koumetio has signed with Charlton Athletic, while Graham is reportedly set to move to the Championship after bids from Stoke City and Portsmouth. Former player Lee Wilkie expressed concerns about the difficulty of replacing these key players, especially with Koumetio's departure being unexpected. He acknowledged that head coach Steven Pressley has a history of recruiting effectively but highlighted the time-consuming nature of finding suitable replacements. Dundee's roster changes come as they aim to fill multiple gaps left by departing talent since last season's conclusion.
- •Koumetio signs for Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
- •Graham is linked with moves to Stoke City and Portsmouth.
- •Lee Wilkie comments on replacement challenges.
- •Steven Pressley noted for effective player recruitment.
- •Dundee needs to fill several key player voids.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dundee will find it 'really hard to replace' Graham & Koumetio
"Former defender Lee Wilkie fears Dundee will find it "really hard to replace" centre-halves Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio, but he is heartened by the fact head coach Steven Pressley has already shown "he can get the right players in". Koumetio, 23, has left to sign for Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee. Graham, 22, who has been linked with both Stoke City and Portsmouth, looks set to join him in England's Championship after the club accepted a bid for him.
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