Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin has admitted that Joe Lewis is set to face competition for the No 1 jersey this season as he confirmed that they are closing in on a deal to sign a new goalkeeper. The Pittodrie outfit have been linked with a move for Derby County stopper Kelle Roos, with Goodwin keen for a quality goalkeeper to battle Lewis for a starting spot.
Goodwin also revealed that defender Declan Gallagher has been given permission to seek out a new club, with Tranmere Rovers understood to be interested in the 31-year-old.
Lewis started for Aberdeen as they kicked off their pre-season preparations with victory over Buckie Thistle, but he is set to face stiff competition for a starting berth when the Premier Sports Cup and cinch Premiership campaign get under way next month. “Obviously Gary Woods [Lewis’ deputy last season] has moved on,” Goodwin said. “We’re light in that particular department.
I don’t think we had good enough competition in that area last season. “Joe Lewis is a fantastic goalkeeper and has been a great servant to Aberdeen.