Long way off yet, but we were heavily linked with him and suddenly went quiet:

 

Aberdeen will be priced out of a move for Dylan McGeouch as the Hibs midfielder eyes a bumper deal south of border once his contract expires. (Daily Record)

 

Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

Shalke can play att mid and wide too.

 

I don't believe this. Not in a McInnes team. His workrate isn't high enough. Unless that dramatically changes under McInnes, which is doubtful (at his age), then I'd have him nowhere near our wide areas or attacking midfield. He's very similar to Stewart in that regard, and of average pace too.

 

We do need a striker though. Can't believe anyone who watched us last season doesn't think so. We've only got Cosgrove who appears to be able to play against better opposition, and that could be an anomoly. However, it needs to be a striker who is better than what we've got and that isn't Schalk.

 

Edit: Aye Manc, we should offload when we get someone in.

 

Two of those forwards can't score.

 

We absolutely should be looking for another striker.

 

If that’s your argument, do you see Shalk as our number one striker? I don’t. Would have no issue with us targeting Moult for example, or the boy hibs just signed, but is this guy any better or much different than Adam Rooney? He’s a waste and I’d rather develop youth than Schalk, unless Schalk is a replacement for Rooney.

If that’s your argument, do you see Shalk as our number one striker? I don’t. Would have no issue with us targeting Moult for example, or the boy hibs just signed, but is this guy any better or much different than Adam Rooney? He’s a waste and I’d rather develop youth than Schalk, unless Schalk is a replacement for Rooney.

 

I didn't mention Schalk in my post. I was replying to the point the poster made saying we don't need another striker. I don't think Schalk is good enough for Aberdeen and think we should have loftier ambitions, but would still like to see us sign a striker.

 

I take it the Tony Watt deal is dead?

Some folk believe that McInnes is playing the waiting game for certain players before moving on to other targets. I really hope he does not leave it to late and have to go for the dross that is left.

Some folk believe that McInnes is playing the waiting game for certain players before moving on to other targets. I really hope he does not leave it to late and have to go for the dross that is left.

 

I'm assuming the "before moving on to other targets" is the dross though? It must be a difficult balancing act like. You want a player who will definitely improve your team, but he's holding out in case another team come in. Meanwhile, you're registering an interest in your backup player without letting him know that the's second choice to the player that you actually want. It's easy for us to look on from the sidelines, but there are so many outside factors involved when signing a player that are outwith the manager and club's control. It'd be interesting to see a list of the players actually wanted versus those signed over the last few years.

There has been a lot of doom and gloom about our strikers the past six months. Rooney is NOT done. May is NOT a bad striker. It was no real surprise that when Hayes and McGinn left our goals dried up. We had NO width last season and therefore our strikers had very poor Service. Our priority HAS to be quality wide players (i believe we eill get a good season out of McGinn as he has had a rest this summer and he will do a goid pre-season and be raring to go, so perhaps just one wide player required. Next priority is a proper left back. I love Considine but he just doesn't have the pace to be a full back. May was carrying and injury for a large part of last season and it showed in his fitness. Hopefully with the lay off and a good pre-season, he too will be fit and raring to go.

 

COYR!!

There has been a lot of doom and gloom about our strikers the past six months. Rooney is NOT done. May is NOT a bad striker. It was no real surprise that when Hayes and McGinn left our goals dried up. We had NO width last season and therefore our strikers had very poor Service. Our priority HAS to be quality wide players (i believe we eill get a good season out of McGinn as he has had a rest this summer and he will do a goid pre-season and be raring to go, so perhaps just one wide player required. Next priority is a proper left back. I love Considine but he just doesn't have the pace to be a full back. May was carrying and injury for a large part of last season and it showed in his fitness. Hopefully with the lay off and a good pre-season, he too will be fit and raring to go.

 

COYR!!

 

I don't think Rooney's done either, but it was obvious years ago that he was of limited utility against good teams due to his lack of pace, regardless of wide players. Hence why Stockley, despite being pap, was regularly given the nod. The jury is out on May, he hasn't been a good striker since his St Johnstone days in reality. I'd give him a bit more time, but it's an exceptionally high-risk strategy for an entire half season. I wouldn't go for any old Schalk for the sake of it though, but we need a striker that can take us to the next level. Everyone on here was screaming out for that prior to the Apollon away game (Rooney was injured but also in poor form) and it was glaringly obvious in the prior cup final (where we had Hayes and McGinn) and I don't see that anything's changed with the introduction of May. We simply won't win more than our share against the Tim, Hun (probably not Hibs either) or in Europe with the existing strike force. To me, it'll be the difference between finishing second or fourth.

Some folk believe that McInnes is playing the waiting game for certain players before moving on to other targets. I really hope he does not leave it to late and have to go for the dross that is left.

 

 

This, worryingly, seems to be the norm now.  Whether D.M admits it or not , we have been guilty of panic buys for a few years now, we all know what players i'm referring to  

For what its worth, i think we need to splash some cash & get in 2 or 3 'named' players & yes, one should be a striker ( struggling to see where the goals are coming from this season)

Agreed,I think a 'name' that would capture the imagination would go a long way to galvanising/lifting the rest of the squad,rather than 2 or 3 more 'nae badders'.Just me,but we could end up with an odd assortment of players with not a lot in common,maybe reflected in team spirit? 

Agreed,I think a 'name' that would capture the imagination would go a long way to galvanising/lifting the rest of the squad,rather than 2 or 3 more 'nae badders'.Just me,but we could end up with an odd assortment of players with not a lot in common,maybe reflected in team spirit? 

 

Can you give me an example of a ‘name’ you think we can afford?

 

Nope,...but I never thought of Robson or Flood before they signed.Am sure theres scope for a surprise

There are no big name players available that Aberdeen can afford. The only alterative to generate a bit of interest with the fans is, dare I say it, Kenny Miller. Livingston have imposed a deadline of today as Kenny Miller continues to weigh up whether to become the club's player-manager.

 

Not my ideal signing but would at least get the fans talking.

Not sure if we have anything left in the pot for transfer fees but Chris Cadden has a year left in his contract so could be available relatively cheaply. That would be an exciting signing worth pushing the boat out for.

Not sure if we have anything left in the pot for transfer fees but Chris Cadden has a year left in his contract so could be available relatively cheaply. That would be an exciting signing worth pushing the boat out for.

 

Chris Cadden targeted by English Championship duo Wigan and Millwall

Motherwell value their Scotland star at £1million but the Championship clubs are set to test their resolve at £500,000.

 

If true we have no chance of signing Cadden.

 

Chris Cadden targeted by English Championship duo Wigan and Millwall

Motherwell value their Scotland star at £1million but the Championship clubs are set to test their resolve at £500,000.

 

If true we have no chance of signing Cadden.

 

Personally, I felt that was another one we should have tied up in jan. after that it becomes difficult. If that’s true, then I very much doubt we’ll have a chance.

Maybe so but I have a feeling that if Celtic offered Christie to us for £500k and he was keen to sign, we’d find the cash.

There are no big name players available that Aberdeen can afford. The only alterative to generate a bit of interest with the fans is, dare I say it, Kenny Miller. Livingston have imposed a deadline of today as Kenny Miller continues to weigh up whether to become the club's player-manager.

 

Not my ideal signing but would at least get the fans talking.

 

They imposed one for Wednesday, then again for yesterday, and now it would seem today, he's obviously weighing up his options very carefully, which to be fair, is right given that he's closing in on hanging up his boots.

 

FWIW, i'd take him, guys clearly still fit & a goal threat, vastly experienced and would still cause defences in this league all sorts of problems, but I do feel he'll opt for Livingston......eventually.

Sunderland Echo reporting that Sunderland or hopeful McGeouch will sign for them.

 

Hope a line gets drawn under this one soon as I would imagine like Kenny Miller, we are waiting on an answer before moving on to other targets.

 

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-hopeful-on-midfielder-as-jack-ross-opens-up-on-tom-flanagan-deal-1-9227188

Fuck Kenny fuckin Miller.

 

It would be an absolute embarrassment if we were waiting for him to make up his mind.

Only upside to signing Miller would be the mahoosive "Fuck you" it would deliver to der Hun. But he is almost 39, lost his pace, doubtful he could play 2 games in 3 or 4 days and would be expensive.

 

Let's hope he takes the Livi gig....

seen a few tweets re jon aurtenexte .. a left back !!

seen a few tweets re jon aurtenexte .. a left back !!

 

Transfermarkt has him signed for Dundee...

 

https://www.transfermarkt.com/jon-aurtenetxe/profil/spieler/89726

 

Edit: Apologies, mis-read. Now without club (or as of this weekend). Was with Dundee last season, I don't remember him.

Aurtenetxe also been heavily linked with Leeds, I have asked Alan Nixon on Twitter, he's usually on the ball with English transfers ( as he's based down there ) but also knew about Stockley & then Cosgrove, coming to us, so will see if he replies.

 

Aurtenetxe was a steady performer for Dundee, not a stand out, but not shite either, he was pretty good in terms of technical ability and certainly had a good cross. Wouldn't be too disappointed with him if there's truth in it. Played over 70 games for Athletic Bilbao up until 2016.

Can you give me an example of a ‘name’ you think we can afford?

 

There are good players out there we are familiar with, whether they are outwith our reach ££ wise or not?

Jones/Malumba(Killie), Cadden (M/Well), McGeough(Hibs).

Thought this AberDNA cash was going straight to player pool fund ?

There are good players out there we are familiar with, whether they are outwith our reach ££ wise or not?

Jones/Malumba(Killie), Cadden (M/Well), McGeough(Hibs).

Thought this AberDNA cash was going straight to player pool fund ?