Rangers have reinforced their attacking options, meaning they may not challenge Aberdeen for Preston outcast Stevie May.
Stevie May’s prolific spell at St Johnstone has not been forgotten just yet.
According to The Sun, the former St Johnstone goal machine, who earned a move to Sheffield Wednesday in 2013 by plundering 27 league strikes north of the border, is likely to leave current club Preston North End this summer. And it appers that Aberdeen could be his destination.
The report claims that Aberdeen, who finished second behind Celtic for the third straight season in 2016/17, had offered £250,000 for a player whose career is yet to get back on track after a knee ligament injury. Wednesday, however, are demanding £400,000.
With £1.3 million in the bank following the departure of winger Jonny Hayes to Celtic, The Dons have money to play with and attacking replacements are a must.
Aberdeen must replace the goals of Jonny Hayes
Come what May
May, meanwhile, has plenty of time on his side at the age of 24. And an alarming stat of one league goal in two years in Preston colours is certainly skewed by the fact that he has spent most of the time on the treatment table following a serious knee ligament injury.
He’s only made 12 Championship appearances for The Lilywhites but appeared to be approaching fitness and form again in the final weeks of the season.
Stevie May during happier times at St Johnstone
The Scottish Sun claimed that Rangers were interested in January, but it now appears that Derek McInnes’ side are leading the chase for a striker who netted 27 goals during an excellent breakthrough season with St Johnstone in 2013/14.
Therefore, Aberdeen may be making one of the smartest transfer decisions this summer. They finished nine points clear of Rangers last season and, if May finds form again, that lead could remain intact.
McInnes has operated astutely in the transfer market since taking charge at Pittodrie and rescuing May could be one of his best deals yet.
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