Jim Goodwin rules out panic transfers for Aberdeen but admits he could get one more new signing in

Jim Goodwin is baffled by managers and clubs who are still scrambling about to fill key positions at the end of the transfer window. The Aberdeen manager has done a major rebuild at Pittodrie, releasing and selling a host of players and bringing in 12 new signings, thanks to the big-money sales of Calvin Ramsay and Lewis Ferguson. Goodwin admitted he is now in a relatively relaxed position knowing the key elements of his business are done and there might be one or two ins and outs before the September 1st deadline. Goodwin confirmed: “We are talking to a few at the moment but there is no panic from our end. You tend to see a lot of teams in the last two or three days scrambling about to find key positions which always baffles me when I see that happening, especially with professional clubs when they have had so long to get their business done.

“We are in a good position. If we get the one in we want then great, if not we are in a good enough position. Everyone deserves credit for that from the director of football to the head of recruitment. “We have worked tirelessly since I came in in February to strengthen positions that I felt we needed to strengthen. There are not many teams who have done as much business as we have. “It is important to remember that we let 15 go – 15 out and 11 in – and I couldn’t be any happier with what we have done. There is still a week left in the window and there will be probably a few going out the way and hopefully one more in.”

Aberdeen are in league and cup action before the window slams shut as they host Livingston at Pittodrie on Saturday before travelling to League Two Annan in the Premier Sports Cup.