There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the anticipation going – and thankfully, we have a lots of those today.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and after last nights abandoned Motherwell clash, what’s next for the Dons?
Here are today’s top stories…
Top Stories
- Aberdeen’s clash with Motherwell was abandoned last night after power failures left Pittodrie in the dark for the second time this month (Press and Journal)
- Aberdeen chief executive Duncan Fraser was hugely frustrated after the match was abandoned after just six minutes (Press and Journal)
- Both clubs aim to compensate supporters after last night’s Premiership match at Pittodrie was abandoned because of floodlight failure. (Various)
- Malky Mackay will be confirmed as the Scottish FA’s new performance director tomorrow (Various)
- Dundee United are aim to bring Nadir Ciftci back to Tannadice, as the Turkish striker has struggled to force his way into Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers’ side (Sun)
- Ross County manager Jim McIntyre believes his players must rediscover a ruthless streak in front of goal to get the points their recent play has deserved (Press and Journal)
- American winger Aaron Kovar has arrived on trial at Easter Road as Hibs boss Neil Lennon bids to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window (Evening News)
- The Scottish Premiership champions will face an extra qualifying round for the Champions League from the 2018/19 season under a new format approved by Uefa. (The Scotsman)
- Caley Thistle are set to be boosted by the return of midfielder Liam Polworth from an ankle injury within the next 10 days (Press and Journal)
- Chelsea are stepping up their interest in Rangers playmaker Billy Gilmour. Scouts from Bayern Munich, Barcelona and a host of English clubs watched the teenager feature for Scotland in this year’s Victory Shield (Sun)
South of the Border
- Chelsea have accepted a £60m offer from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG, managed by former Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas, for midfielder Oscar. The 25-year-old Brazilian will make the move in January. (Daily Telegraph)
- Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22, and midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27, are free to leave for Everton in January. (Daily Mail)
- Southampton want £40m for Virgil Van Dijk, with manager Claude Puel denying there is a £25m buyout clause in the centre-back’s contract. (Daily Mirror)
- Former Celtic player Van Dijk is also wanted by Manchester City, and his preference is to work with City boss Pep Guardiola. (Daily Record)
And Finally…
Motherwell will have to make the long trip Aberdeen all over again after their rearranged meeting at Pittodrie was abandoned after just seven minutes of play due to floodlight failure.
The sides were feeling their way into the match, postponed from October due to Aberdeen’s Betfred Cup commitments, when the lights at the Merkland Road end of the ground failed.
After a 20-minute delay, play got going again only for the lights to fail for a second time just 90 seconds later, with the match still at 0-0.
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