The 19-year-old had been linked with a move to the SPL or the Premiership, and has been compared to Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor in front of goal.

BBC: McDonald extends Dundee contract

The SPL wanted the SFA to move the Scottish Cup semi-finals to a midweek date to accommodate the fixture switch.

BBC: SPL agree Scotland fixture change

The SPL's 12 clubs reached a broad agreement in February to move towards a new 10-club top-tier and a second tier of 12 encompassing the SFL's current Division One sides.

BBC: Scottish regional league idea fails to win support

The SFA was furious after the SPL announced a start date of 8 August and eventually convinced them to move it back a week in a bid to give Scotland more time to prepare for their 12 August World Cup qualifier in Norway.

BBC: SPL rules out winter break return