That will be up to the man himself and the United board.
However, after speaking to fans, Tele Sport has compiled a list of priorities for the the new boss according to Arabs.
Recruitment
The vast majority of supporters who responded agree that strengthening the current playing squad should be the top priority.
Most are calling for creativity, pace and width to be added to the group with others hoping United add some steel and strengthen the spine of their team.
Two wingers, attacking mid, left back, cb keeper and striker if Benji, Edwards or Shankland leave!
In terms of permanent signings, Mellon was only able to add Ryan Edwards, Jeando Fuchs and Flo Hoti last season.
Much has been made of the quality of Dundee United’s latest crop of young talent with little in the way of tangible evidence on show in the first team.