January transfer window player exit update issued by Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin.
Aberdeen boss Thelin claims he’s had ‘excellent communication’ with players regarding their futures before the January transfer market closes on Monday.
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin plans to balance his team and may let more players leave before the January transfer window ends.
Thelin and director of recruiting Nuno de Almeida are working hard to get other additions before the window closes at 11 p.m. on Monday.
The Swede has already made four signings during the winter transfer window in an attempt to salvage a floundering Premier League season.
Aberdeen are on a 13-game winless streak in the Premiership.
There has already been one evacuation from Pittodrie in the window, and there may be more.
James McGarry, a New Zealand international left-back, has signed a loan deal with Greek Super League club Athens Kallithea till the season ends.
McGarry’s contract with the Dons runs until the summer of 2026.
Aberdeen’s James McGarry stops a shot by Hearts’ James Wilson. Image: Shutterstock.
Angus MacDonald, a centre-back who is out of contract at the end of the season, is also garnering interest from both England and abroad.
When asked if any players would be departing before the window closed, Thelin said, “Let’s see.
“We want to keep the squad balanced while also working long-term.
“We have a good dialogue with our players about the future and let’s see what’s going to happen.”
Thelin targets Dundee midfielder.
Thelin is interested in signing Dundee midfielder Lyall Cameron, but plans to do it in the summer.
Rangers are also interested in the 22-year-old, who Dundee is anxious to keep.
Cameron is out of contract at the end of the season, and he has been free to sign a pre-contract with another club since the market began on January 1.
As the midfielder progressed through the Dundee levels, any Scottish team that signed him would have to pay a development fee.
Thelin has already spent more than £1 million this month to improve a defense that has only kept four clean sheets in 24 Premier League games.
Kristers Tobers, a Latvian international centre-back, was bought for £600,000 from Swiss club Grasshoppers.
The Dons signed full-back Alexander Jensen for £545,000 from Swedish Allsvenskan club Brommapojkarna.
Alfie Dorrington, a centre-back, and Jeppe Okkels, a winger, were signed on loan from Tottenham Hotspur and Preston North End, respectively.
Signing a striker is a priority.
Aberdeen need to acquire a striker before the window closes, since they have only scored once in their past seven Premiership games.
On ins and outs before the window closes, Thelin stated: “We try to do what is best for each individual.”
“So we can be in both directions, in and out of the squad.”
Aberdeen fans are becoming increasingly upset with the team’s winless league record.
Some supporters booed during full-time and half-time of the 3–0 loss against St Mirren.
Despite the downturn, Aberdeen remain fourth in the Premiership, securing European qualifying.
A fourth-place result earns a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round spot.
Aberdeen trail third-placed Dundee United by just two points.
A third-place result guarantees a spot in the UEFA Europa League’s second qualifying round.
Thelin is committed to bringing European action to Aberdeen every season.
A game about feelings and passion
Despite not won a league game since November 9, the Dons’ tickets for the weekend trip to Hibs have sold out.
Thelin praised the supporters for their continuing support despite the team’s poor league performance.
And he believes that the fans’ support can be critical to save the season.
Thelin stated, “Football is a game of heart and passion.
“You can never tell others what they should do.”
“The only thing we know is that if you want to remain a European club year after year, you must connect and continue to work together.
“There will always be good and terrible periods in a season.
“The power lies in the collective.
“Create an environment in which gamers want to come, stay, and play.
“The fans want to be there.
“You also need to give the supporters energy on the pitch.
“There are a lot of our supporters during road games, and they are quite supportive.
“I can’t ask for anything more.
“We’re have to find a rhythm in our performance and do this together with our supporters.”
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