Go Ahead Eagles defender Jay Idzes is close to signing for Aberdeen as the Dons hone in on a pre-contract deal.
The Pittodrie side had hoped to land the centre-back for a six-figure deal this month but the Dutch team have stood firm and an agreement hasn't been reached. But the 22-year-old is out of contract in six months time and Jim Goodwin and co have decided to pursue a pre-contract deal instead. However, Goodwin's future as boss is now in serious doubt after a shock Scottish Cup fourth round defeat to Darvel
Due to his age Aberdeen would still need to pay around £180,000 in training compensation come the summer. Dutch sources have confirmed he wants to make the move to the Scottish Premiership and it is now expected to go ahead in the summer instead and if the Dons can strike a pre-contract agreement then it could put pressure on the Dutch side to sell now rather than wait until the end of the campaign.
