ABERDEEN are reported to have signed Manchester City midfielder Paul Marshall on loan.
The Dons are said to have agreed a deal with the 20-year-old's club, and it is thought he will sign a loan deal until the summer.
This would come into effect on January 1st, meaning Marshall would be able to face Dundee United in the traditional New Year's fixture on January 2nd.
Reds gaffer Mark McGhee was also keen to sign Motherwell winger Jim O’Brien in January, but the capture of Marshall would mean he could move for O'Brien on a pre-contract agreement in order to get the player for free rather than pay a fee.
McGhee also told supporters last week that Marshall was likely to be the Dons only signing in January, but it is thought the club will continue to search for players to bring in during the transfer window period.
