Aberdeen FC are closing in on the signing of striker Kevin Kelsy after the player successfully completed his medical. Sky Sports reports a deal worth approximately £9m ($12.5m) has been agreed with MLS side Portland Timbers for the forward. The medical took place on Monday, with the Scottish transfer deadline set for Thursday. This potential arrival comes as Aberdeen sit 10th in the Premiership with three points from their opening three matches, having scored just two goals while conceding four.
The proposed transfer for Kevin Kelsy represents a major investment for Aberdeen. The reported fee of around £9 million would be a significant outlay for the club as they seek to bolster their attacking options. According to the Sky Sports report, the completion of Kelsy's medical yesterday marks a key step before the deal can be finalized ahead of the deadline. The club's current league position, six points behind leaders Celtic, underscores the need for additional firepower.
The potential arrival of Kelsy could trigger further movement at Pittodrie. The same report indicates that the exit of current striker Bojan Miovski would be sanctioned if the new signing is completed. Miovski has attracted interest from European clubs, with Dutch side Feyenoord mentioned as particularly keen. This creates a domino effect in the squad's composition. Manager Derek McInnes addressed the speculation, telling Sky Sports, "He's such a good boy and yes, he's getting interest because he's a good player, but a lot of these are hypotheticals." McInnes also confirmed the club's broader window strategy, stating, "We're still working hard to get one in at the minute."
Aberdeen's pursuit of a new striker aligns with their challenging start to the 2026/27 campaign. The team has a record of one win and two losses from three games, leaving them in the bottom half of the table. Their negative two goal difference highlights the struggles at both ends of the pitch. The next opportunity to improve their standing comes in a home match against Motherwell, who are currently sixth, on December 30th. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our standings and fixtures pages. The club will hope any new addition can help close the six-point gap to the summit.
Transfer activity is not limited to Aberdeen as the deadline approaches. The Sky Sports report notes that Dundee United are in discussions with Rangers regarding midfielder Lyall Cameron. The 23-year-old, who came through Dundee United's academy before moving to Dundee and then joining Rangers last summer, spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Aberdeen. His potential move is part of a wider reshuffle at Ibrox, where players like Nicolas Raskin, Ross McCausland, John Souttar, and Clinton Nsiala are also mentioned as possible departures. Rangers have reportedly not yet received a formal bid that meets their valuation for Raskin. The final business across the league will be clear when the window shuts on Thursday evening.
