Dundee United have confirmed the signing of Melbourne Victory defender Josh Rawlins on a pre-contract agreement. Rawlins will join Dundee United on a two-year deal, with a club-held option of a further 12 months. Rawlins stated that it has been a privilege to represent Melbourne Victory over the last two seasons, which pushed him to better himself as a footballer and a young person, and he wanted to thank everyone at the Club for supporting and accelerating his development. Melbourne Victory’s Director of Football John Didulica said that they thank Josh for his important contributions in helping the club reach two Finals series, including a Grand Final in 2025, and look forward to seeing his career continue overseas. Announcing the signing on X, Dundee United wrote that they were completing their A-League Men hat-trick.

Dundee United have signed Joshua Rawlins on a pre-contract. Australian sources have confirmed to Record Sport that the Melbourne Victory defender will move to Tannadice in the summer. The Australia under-23 cap has agreed a three-year contract. United have also agreed a deal with Victory to cover his compensation rights. Rawlins will complete the A-League campaign with his side and will join Jim Goodwin's side for pre-season.

Daily Record reports that Dundee United are in talks with Melbourne Victory to agree a fee for Joshua Rawlins. The club is interested in signing the right-back, who is out of contract in the summer. Melbourne Victory are entitled to compensation and would be due a six-figure training package. United are attempting to agree a club-to-club deal that includes additional add-ons and sell-ons. If an agreement is reached, Dundee United would then attempt to finalise personal terms with Joshua Rawlins.

United are monitoring Melbourne Victory's Australian defender Joshua Rawlins as they continue to target the A-League, a market they believe offers good value following previous signings from the region. The club's interest in the 21-year-old right-back is due to his age and versatility. With his contract expiring this summer, Rawlins is a key target for United and could be signed on a pre-contract deal, similar to the club's recent pre-contract agreements with striker Lachlan Rose and forward Jesse Randall. Rawlins, who joined Melbourne Victory in July 2024, has made 17 appearances and provided one assist in the A-League Men this season. He has 14 caps and 2 goals for Australia U23, and his current market value is €350k, according to Transfermarkt.