Leighton Clarkson is on the verge of a stunning return to Aberdeen after arriving at Pittodrie to seal a deal for next season.
The young midfielder was a standout at Pittodrie on loan from Liverpool last season and as revealed by Record Sport two weeks ago, the English Premier League giants have told the 21-year-old he is free to leave. A transfer fee had been agreed between the Anfield club and the Dons. Now STV say that “Leighton Clarkson is in the building” and it will be a “done deal”.
Clarkson has been pictured on holiday in recent weeks and tweeted himself with a sunglasses emojis and Reds fans have been whipped up into a frenzy over the possibility of him returning. Clarkson was a pivotal part of the Aberdeen side that managed to secure third place in the Scottish Premiership in a tumultuous season under Jim Goodwin and Barry Robson.