Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin is confident the club are prepared for the possible transfer exit of Bojan Miovski.
The prolific goalscorer had watched the Dons' first two Premier Sports Cup group stage matches from the sidelines as the Pittodrie staff assessed the situation surrounding the North Macedonian striker.
But Miovski was included among the Aberdeen squad for Tuesday's home clash against Airdrie. Thelin's side were booed off at the half-time break, trailing by a Ben Wilson goal. That prompted the new boss to introduce his prized asset for the second half - and it ultimately paid off.
Miovski was involved in both goals, with the north-east outfit turning the tie around to ensure they remain on maximum points at the Group A summit.
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It still remains to be seen whether the 25-year-old will still be a Scottish Premiership footballer come the beginning of the league season in 11 days time, particularly since the transfer window remains open until 11.30pm on August 30.
Italian Serie A duo, Bologna and Genoa, are believed to be leading the chase for the Aberdeen talisman, who netted 26 times in a struggling team last season. But there's also interest from Spain, England, Germany and the Netherlands.
Asked if he sees Miovski being part of his plans, Thelin replied: “We don’t know yet, so let’s see.
“That’s football and I’m used to it at my former club also.
“You have good players sometimes, and then you don’t have them, but we don’t know yet so let’s see.
“If something happens we need to do the best with that, believe and keep moving. That’s the way it works.”
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Aberdeen have been persevering by giving Ester Sokler and Peter Ambrose additional game time to impress up front. Yet it was Miovski who stood out once again throughout his 45 minute cameo.
"Bojan is an amazing player," Thelin commented.
“He did really well with his presence. Bojan was clever in the pressing and how he cuts the passing line and brings other players with him.
“And also how he connected with players in our build-up and attack.
“Bojan was ready to play and showed that on the pitch. He gave everything for Aberdeen, the club and the fans.”
