HomeExclusives Tue 13 August 2024 11:38, UKAberdeen are ready to activate Adama Sidibeh's PS500,000 release clause, sources have told Football Insider.

The Dons intend to do that before St Johnstone's second-round Scottish League Cup match this weekend.

Craig Levein's team will take on Rangers at Hampden Park on Saturday, and Aberdeen are keen to snare their rivals' prize asset as they look to replace Bojan Miovski.

A host of clubs, including Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers are expected to watch Sidibeh against Rangers as they weigh up a move for the pacy forward before the close of the transfer window.

St Johnstone are aware of the growing interest in the 26-year-old, but they would be powerless to keep him if his release clause is activated.

The striker enhanced his growing reputation with a superb double for St Johnstone in their win over Kilmarnock last weekend, making it nine goals in 14 starts since he joined the club from non-league side Rylands in January.

MORE INSIDER STORIESAberdeen want to take Adama Sidibeh to the next level Sidibeh is a name on the rise in Scottish football and was instrumental in saving St Johnstone from relegation last season.

He scored five goals in eight games to help the Saints stay up, with his personal performances putting him on the radar of several clubs in England and across Europe.

Sidibeh has also broken into the international scene following his exploits for St Johnstone and marked his international debut for Gambia with a goal in the 5-1 win over Seychelles in World Cup qualifying earlier this summer.

His sale is expected to surpass the PS6.

5million Aberdeen received for Calvin Ramsay, but his 44 goals in 97 appearances will be a tough act to follow.

In other news, Celtic fans demand striker signing after confirmed Kyogo news.

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