Aberdeen are considering a six figure swoop for Go Ahead Eagles star Jay Idzes. Pittodrie head of recruitment Darren Mowbray and his analyst team have also put Idzes on red alert for the Dons.
Go Ahead want to keep their highly-rated 22-year-old but he hasn't been able to agree to an extension. Eagles could sell in this window to maximise their money, although they would also be entitled to compensation if he was to leave in the summer. Idzes came through the ranks at PSV Eindhoven but started his professional career with rivals EVV Eindhoven.
Dons manager Jim Goodwin is looking to strengthen his backline and is currently working on a number of defensive options. Sunderland’s Australian international Bailey Wright is another they have registered an interest in, but rivals Hibs are also interested and so are several English League One sides, including Derby County. Defensive reinforcements are Goodwin’s priority as he tries to salvage Aberdeen ’s season.
Chairman Dave Cormack confirmed that the club has been scouting in over 26 different countries. Holland is not a new market for them, as former boss Stephen Glass signed Vincent Besuijen from ADO Den Haag for a six figure sum last season.
Aberdeen are also looking to bring in another striker to replace Christian Ramirez, who has returned to America to join Columbus Crew. The Dons also might have to move for another goalkeeper if Kelle Roos’s injury is bad as first feared. They would then need cover for Joe Lewis.
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