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BBC News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Nisbet not a Hearts target after Dons loan
Kevin Nisbet, who was on loan to Aberdeen from Millwall last season, is not a target for Heart of Midlothian, with head coach Derek McInnes hopeful of convincing fellow Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland to stay at Tynecastle Park. (Hearts Standard), externalNicolas Milanovic rejected offers from a number of European clubs before signing for Aberdeen and the striker has the weapons to take the Scottish Premiership and European group stage football by storm, according to Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic, whose club sold the 23-year-old for a fee of around £400,000. (Press & Journal), externalRead Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full.
News.com.au
11-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Zac Sapsford leaves Western Sydney Wanderers to join Dundee United
Zac Sapsford is set to go head-to-head with his former Western Sydney Wanderers teammate Nicolas Milanovic in the Scottish Premiership after joining Dundee United. Sapsford has signed a three-year deal with the Tangerines for an undisclosed transfer fee. The 22-year-old attacking weapon scored nine goals in 26 A-League appearances for the Wanderers last season, and was part of impressive forward line that also included Johnny Warren Medal winner Milanovic, who joined Aberdeen last month for a deal that landed Western Sydney a club-record transfer off about $800,000. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin said the acquisition of Sapsford was a 'terrific piece of business' for the Tangerines. 'He's a dynamic forward with a killer instinct in the final third off both feet or with his head, and also has the awareness to intelligently bring his teammates into play,' Goodwin said. 'We feel he's someone that will get our supporters out of their seats and we can rely on in big moments given his mentality and track record in those situations. 'Zac immediately bought into our vision for him and his development. I'm looking forward to closely monitoring his progression during his time in tangerine.' Meanwhile, teenage Sydney FC midfielder Wataru Kamijo has signed a new four-year deal with the Sky Blues. 'This club has given me my opportunity and I feel like I'm in the right place to grow and develop into a first-class midfielder,' Kamijo said.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
What do Aberdeen need in transfer window?
The transfer window opened on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 have already been active this summer, with Australian winger Nicolas Milanovic on his way from Western Sydney Wanderers and goalkeeper Nick Suman signed from Cove there still an area of the squad that needs improving, or certain players you are desperate for the Dons to sign? Or maybe holding on to a key player is the biggest priority?And what about departures? Jamie McGrath and Jack MacKenzie have gone, but does anyone else need to go?Let us know here
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Aberdeen could add seven signings, says Cormack
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says up to seven new signings could arrive at Pittodrie this summer as they plan for guaranteed European football through the first half of next Dons' Scottish Cup final triumph over Celtic means they have a Europa League play-off and, should they lose, will drop into the Conference club have already signed goalkeeper Nick Suman and winger Nicolas Milanovic."Yeah, I would think that anything between five and seven players, maybe at this stage," Cormack told Graham Speirs' podcast Press Box., external"It's great that with [chief executive] Alan Burrows and [director of football] Steven Gunn being there, they're the guys that are working with the recruitment team on this."Because obviously [there are] a number of loan players that we brought in and one or two players kind of out of contract."So from what I'm seeing, I'm really impressed with the work the team are doing."Cormack also didn't rule out a return for 20-year-old defender Alfie Dorrington, who made 16 appearances after arriving on loan from Tottenham in added: "I know Spurs have been, as I understand it from Steven and Alan, delighted with his loan. "It's the first time the boy's been away from home in London, and he told me a number of times he's absolutely loved being away on his own, and he looks after himself as a player as well. "So we'll just have to wait and see on that one."Getting balance through the squad is also key for Cormack, who reckons the club are well placed to build in their first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years."In terms of squad planning, we're in the best shape we've been since I've been back involved with the club almost eight years ago," he said."We've got a clear squad planning of core players through to development players model, and it's going to take us about another 12 to 24 months to get that there, but following that strategy is important."
News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Johnny Warren Medal winner Nicolas Milanovic chasing World Cup dream
Having achieved his goal of being recognised as the A-League's best player, Johnny Warren Medal winner Nicolas Milanovic has shifted his focus to becoming an entrenched member of the Socceroos squad by starring for his new club Aberdeen. After a superb season for the Western Sydney Wanderers, Milanovic is in strong contention to be selected in Australia's squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. The 23-year-old attacking weapon is in the UAE at a national training camp, with Socceroos coach Tony Popovic to announce his squad on Sunday for next Thursday's battle with Japan in Perth and the June 11 (AEST) clash with the Saudis in Jeddah. Brandon Borrello never had a club teammate in a Subway #Socceroos training camp before. Now he’s working alongside a couple of @wswanderersfc, while praising recently crowned Johnny Warren Medallist Nicolas Milanovic for adapting quickly to his new surroundings ðŸ'´âš«ï¸� — Subway Socceroos (@Socceroos) May 28, 2025 'It's just about trusting yourself and backing your own ability,' the uncapped Milanovic said. 'I've done that all season and had my doubters and tried to prove people wrong. 'Now, I'm with the big boys of Australia, with some great players here, and I want to put my best foot forward and show that I'm good enough to be here. 'That's how I'm taking it. I'm training my hardest and seeing where I'm at and trusting in my ability to be in the team. 'I want to be at the World Cup. That's a major goal of mine. That's the No.1 long-term goal that I've had for a few years now, and I'm chipping away at it.' Should the Socceroos qualify for next year' FIFA World Cup, Milanovic will need to impress for Aberdeen after signing with the Scottish Premiership club earlier this month. He had the chance to move overseas a year ago but felt he needed to further prove himself in the A-League. 'I wanted to be the best in the league before I went,' Milanovic said. 'I'm fortunate enough … to have had a great (Wanderers) squad this year to help me to do that and a coaching staff that allowed me to do what I wanted to do on the pitch and be the Johnny Warren (Medal) winner. 'I had a bit of doubt last year. I had had offers to go (overseas), but I was a bit hesitant … but this Aberdeen move, there wasn't one hint of doubt in my head. 'It was the place I wanted to go, and I'm really happy I've done that.' An added bonus is that Aberdeen has also qualified for the UEFA Europa League after an upset Scottish Cup final win, via a penalty shootout, over Celtic. 'Watching that, it was a really good feeling because I'll (now) be playing in (European competition) next season,' Milanovic squad.
