ABERDEEN have reportedly entered the race for one of Scottish football’s hottest properties – but face stiff competition from several clubs.
Jimmy Thelin is aiming to add more quality to his Scottish Cup winning squad this summer and one position he’s looking at is a new striker.
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Kevin Nisbet is set to return to Millwall following his loan spell, while Oday Dabbagh’s future at Pittodrie is currently unclear despite the Dons having an option to sign him permanently from Charleroi.
Aberdeen have yet to trigger a deal for the Palestinian forward as things stand.
Thelin, 47, is assessing his options elsewhere and is expected to complete at least one swoop for another hitman.
And it looks like he’s found his next man right here in Scotland.
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The Belfast Telegraph claim Aberdeen are readying move for Ross County talisman Ronan Hale.
Hale, 26, is currently with the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Iceland, but he will have a decision to make on his future when he returns to Dingwall.
The former Cliftonville striker is expected to leave the Staggies after just one year following their relegation to the Championship.
Hale scored two goals against Livingston in the Premiership play-off but he couldn’t prevent his side from the drop and has likely played his last game for the club.
It’s said Aberdeen will face a battle to sign him as Dundee are also interested, along with a host of English clubs.
EFL League One sides Wigan Athletic, Luton Town and Port Vale have all been reportedly keeping tabs on him as well.
Hale scored 18 goals in all competitions for Ross County during the 2024/25 campaign.
He could make his international bow for Michael O’Neil’s side in the coming days after switching allegiances from the Republic of Ireland this year.
The Staggies will command a healthy fee for the 26-year-old after he penned a three-year deal when he arrived at Dingwall last year.
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