Dunfermline Athletic striker Connor Young has left the club to join Queen of the South on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old forward completed his move to the Dumfries outfit for an undisclosed fee on transfer deadline day, signing a two-year contract at Palmerston Park.
Young's departure comes as Dunfermline sit seventh in the Scottish Championship with five points from their opening four games. Their recent form reads WLDD, having scored just two goals while conceding three so far this season. The club confirmed the transfer, as reported by the Dunfermline Press, thanking the player for his efforts.
What was Connor Young's Dunfermline record?
Connor Young joined Dunfermline Athletic in January last year from Edinburgh City, where he had scored 19 goals in the first half of that campaign. His time at East End Park was hampered by injury, as he was stretchered off with an ankle problem less than half an hour into his eighth appearance. He returned to start four of six games at the beginning of last season before being loaned to East Kilbride in October.
That loan spell proved productive, with Young netting 15 goals in all competitions and helping East Kilbride win the League Two title in just 31 games. He returned to Dunfermline this summer but did not feature in the current campaign before securing his move to work under former Par Nicky Clark and his father Sandy. You can view the updated Dunfermline squad following this departure.
What did the clubs say about the transfer?
Dunfermline Athletic issued a statement wishing the player well for the future. "Everyone at Dunfermline Athletic would like to thank Connor for his efforts during his time at the football club and wish him all the very best for the next chapter of his career at Palmerston Park, under former Par Nicky Clark and his dad Sandy," the club said.
Queen of the South manager Nicky Clark expressed his satisfaction at getting the deal over the line. Clark said, "It has been a hectic day trying to get this one done but we are delighted to have secured Connor on a longer-term deal." He highlighted the striker's physical presence and technical ability as key assets for his new side.
Where does this leave Dunfermline's attacking options?
The sale of Young trims the attacking options available to the Dunfermline manager as the squad settles after the transfer window. The team's early-season struggle for goals, with only two scored in four league matches, shows the need for others to step up. The Pars currently trail league leaders Stenhousemuir by five points in the Championship standings.
With the window now closed, the focus shifts fully to the players currently at the club. The management will be looking for increased output from the forward line as they aim to climb the table. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our dedicated fixtures page. Connor Young's new contract with Queen of the South runs until the summer of 2028.
