Dundee pull out of loan deal for Aberdeen FC’s Paton
Move is blow for new signings
By Charlie Allan
Published: 31/08/2010
DUNDEE today pulled the plug on their bid to get Aberdeen FC striker Michael Paton on loan.
The move is a blow to Aberdeen FC boss Mark McGhee’s chances of making fresh signings ahead of the transfer window closing at midnight.
McGhee said: “Any business we hope to do hinges on getting a player out.”
Paton had expressed reluctance about the prospect of going to Dens Park on loan until January.
McGhee hoped talks with the 21-year-old at Pittodrie today would persuade Paton that the loan deal would benefit his career in the long term.
But Dundee took matters out of his hands by confirming that they no longer want Paton because he admitted he isn’t committed to their cause.
The Dark Blues are furious because they spent close to a week waiting for the loan deal for Paton to be completed.
They now faced a frantic race against time to sign another striker before the transfer window closes.
The collapse of the Paton loan deal also harmed McGhee’s hopes of completing moves for former Charlton Athletic full-back Grant Basey and Aston Villa reserve striker Jim Collins.
McGhee needs to loan Paton out to create funds to make signings.
