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The chase to sign Bojan Miovski heats up as the arch-rivals join the queue

The chase to sign Bojan Miovski heats up as the arch-rivals join the queue

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At least five clubs are vying for the Macedonian striker and more are expected to join

By Filip Mishov

As the curtain came down on the Scottish Premiership’s season last Sunday, the race for the signature of Aberdeen No. 9 Bojan Miovski began. As one of the most prolific strikers over the past couple of years in Scotland, the Pittodrie favourite has scored 32 league goals (44 in all competitions) since his arrival, and only two centre-forwards (Kyogo Furuhashi, Lawrence Shankland) have found the back of the net on more occasions in the SPFL over that period.

FotMob understands a host of clubs across the European continent are closely following the Macedonian forward with at least five of them expressing serious interest in signing him and an additional 15 on his tail. The Dons are aware of the situation and are expected to ask for a club-record fee when the interest materialises in the 24-year-old whom they signed on a four-year deal until 2026 for around £500,000 from MTK Budapest back in 2022. Furthermore, FotMob understands that the striker’s preference is to move to the English Premier League, but also that he wouldn’t be against the idea of playing in any of the big five leagues in Europe.

But who are the five clubs which have shown the strongest interest in signing Miovski and why do they want him? FotMob analyses the possible destinations of Aberdeen’s Player of the Year as well as Players’ Player of the Year, and how he might fit in.

1. Bologna (Serie A)

It has been a historic season for the Emilia-Romagna-based club who are destined to finish among the five-best ranked teams in the Italian top-tier and have thus, clinched a place in the Champions League for the first time since 1964/65. However, the Red and Blues have a young and talented striker of their own called Joshua Zirkzee, who has caught the eye of the Europe’s best and with the Dutchman strongly linked with a big-money move, they will need a replacement.

With the uncertainty hanging over Zirkzee’s future, FotMob understands that Bologna have closely followed Miovski’s development. Tall (189 cm), strong in the air and with impressive technical ability, he might prove to be the answer to Bologna’s search for a replacement and even if Zirkzee decides to stay for another season, they can also play together as Miovski has shown that he can lead the attacking line alone or play next to another forward, like he has with Duk at Aberdeen, for example.

Finally, Bologna’s scouts are no strangers to the training grounds in Scotland as the Italian club has snatched up some of the Scottish Premiership’s best assets over the past few years – Lewis Ferguson is their club captain, a midfielder whom they signed from Aberdeen back in 2022, and they also had former Hearts player Aaron Hickey in their ranks.

2. Southampton (Championship/English Premier League)

St Mary’s was one of the destinations first touted when Miovski’s red-hot form saw him linked with a move prior to the winter transfer window and FotMob understands that the Saints came very close to signing the Macedonian striker in January, but the move fell through. However, their interest hasn’t cooled down and they are still interested in signing the 24-year-old.

Now, Russell Martin‘s side is on the brink of securing a promotion back to the English Premier League if Southampton defeat Leeds United in the Championship’s play-off final at Wembley on Sunday and regardless of whether they play in the top or the second-tier next season, the squad desperately needs attacking reinforcements. Despite Adam Armstrong‘s excellent campaign, Ché Adams is set to leave upon the expire of his contract, while Sékou Mara has had a subpar season and last but not least, Ross Stewart has just returned from a long-term injury.

With the Scottish coach nurturing a dynamic and possession-based style of play, Miovski could be the ideal striker to bolster Southampton’s attack as he is a modern forward who offers as much on the ball as off the ball and likes to be involved in the build-up play, although he needs an improvement in his passing accuracy. At the same time, Russell Martin could be the coach to help him reach the next level and add assists to his repertoire, which would make him even more complete striker, just like he helped Armstrong who is on double-digits this season, both in goals scored and assists.

3. Celtic (Scottish Premiership)

The Scottish champions haven’t remained immune to Miovski’s talent and how could they, when the striker who has made the PFA Scotland’s Premiership team of the year has netted three goals in seven matches against them during his time with the Dons. Even though Brendan Rodgers‘ squad successfully defended the title ahead of Rangers, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Celtic and they are looking to add more firepower ahead of next season.

The Aberdeen no. 9 has outscored every Celtic forward in the Scottish Premiership this season, apart from Matt O’Riley, which has left the Glasgow-based club hugely impressed given the fact that Miovski was part of a struggling team with limited service and yet, he has even better output than their main striker, Kyogo Furuhashi.

With another Champions League campaign on the horizon for The Hoops next season, they will need a much-deeper squad depth and FotMob understands that Celtic are ahead of arch-rivals Rangers in the race for Miovski.

4. Feyenoord (Eredivisie)

The Rotterdam-based club are on the lookout for a new head coach after Arne Slot left his post to replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool, but the Dutch club might soon be on the lookout for a new starting centre-forward too. The Mexican striker, Santiago Giménez has drawn huge attention by leading Feyenoord to the second place in Eredivisie and the 23-year-old might be on the move this summer with the Europe’s big guns circling, and FotMob understands that Bojan Miovski is high on the list of possible replacements for Giménez.

Scouts from the Dutch club have been closely monitoring the Dons’ fan-favourite and will have left with positive reports about the Macedonian’s qualities. Feyenoord are another side who can offer Champions League football in the race for Bojan’s signature and additionally, they boast the second-highest scoring squad in the Netherlands, which speak volumes about their attacking style of play.

5. Rangers (Scottish Premiership)

Just like their arch-rivals, the Gers have been victims of Miovski’s heroics during the past couple of seasons, with the deadly forward scoring four goals in nine matches against them. With Rangers looking to close the gap on Celtic and finally put an end to their current run in the Scottish top-tier, FotMob understands that Miovski could be the talisman to aid their title bid next season – although Aberdeen’s asking price could prove to be a stumbling block for any move to materialise.

Even though James Tavernier (17) and Cyriel Dessers (16) have combined for 33 league goals this season, the Shtip-born forward has still outscored every Rangers’ player with Miovski netting 26 goals in all competitions. Furthermore, Phillippe Clement’s squad is desperately lacking a big game player who seizes the occasion and having experienced that firsthand, Miovski falls in that bracket as he has been regularly on the scoresheet against the Old Firm. Last but definitely not least, the Macedonian forward has also scored against each and every opponent that he has faced in the Scottish Premiership since his arrival, which is no mean feat.

Summary

With Bojan Miovski in ever-growing demand, FotMob understands that the most likely scenario is for the Macedonian striker to leave Pittodrie for a club-record fee over the summer transfer window with all parties involved believing that rival bids will soon materialize. Also, it may represent the best chance for Aberdeen to cash in on the talisman as with two years left on his contract, his value will only decrease if he ends up staying without signing a new deal. Finally, it was no coincidence that the 26-goal forward was only used from the bench in the final couple of matches of the season, with the club looking towards the future with Ester Sokler given the nod over Miovski, and more importantly, looking to protect its most valuable asset and keep him injury-free ahead of any potential move in the coming weeks.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

The chase to sign Bojan Miovski heats up as the arch-rivals join the queue

At least five clubs are vying for the Macedonian striker and more are expected to join

By Filip Mishov

As the curtain came down on the Scottish Premiership’s season last Sunday, the race for the signature of Aberdeen No. 9 Bojan Miovski began. As one of the most prolific strikers over the past couple of years in Scotland, the Pittodrie favourite has scored 32 league goals (44 in all competitions) since his arrival, and only two centre-forwards (Kyogo Furuhashi, Lawrence Shankland) have found the back of the net on more occasions in the SPFL over that period.

FotMob understands a host of clubs across the European continent are closely following the Macedonian forward with at least five of them expressing serious interest in signing him and an additional 15 on his tail. The Dons are aware of the situation and are expected to ask for a club-record fee when the interest materialises in the 24-year-old whom they signed on a four-year deal until 2026 for around £500,000 from MTK Budapest back in 2022. Furthermore, FotMob understands that the striker’s preference is to move to the English Premier League, but also that he wouldn’t be against the idea of playing in any of the big five leagues in Europe.

But who are the five clubs which have shown the strongest interest in signing Miovski and why do they want him? FotMob analyses the possible destinations of Aberdeen’s Player of the Year as well as Players’ Player of the Year, and how he might fit in.

1. Bologna (Serie A)

It has been a historic season for the Emilia-Romagna-based club who are destined to finish among the five-best ranked teams in the Italian top-tier and have thus, clinched a place in the Champions League for the first time since 1964/65. However, the Red and Blues have a young and talented striker of their own called Joshua Zirkzee, who has caught the eye of the Europe’s best and with the Dutchman strongly linked with a big-money move, they will need a replacement.

With the uncertainty hanging over Zirkzee’s future, FotMob understands that Bologna have closely followed Miovski’s development. Tall (189 cm), strong in the air and with impressive technical ability, he might prove to be the answer to Bologna’s search for a replacement and even if Zirkzee decides to stay for another season, they can also play together as Miovski has shown that he can lead the attacking line alone or play next to another forward, like he has with Duk at Aberdeen, for example.

Finally, Bologna’s scouts are no strangers to the training grounds in Scotland as the Italian club has snatched up some of the Scottish Premiership’s best assets over the past few years – Lewis Ferguson is their club captain, a midfielder whom they signed from Aberdeen back in 2022, and they also had former Hearts player Aaron Hickey in their ranks.

2. Southampton (Championship/English Premier League)

St Mary’s was one of the destinations first touted when Miovski’s red-hot form saw him linked with a move prior to the winter transfer window and FotMob understands that the Saints came very close to signing the Macedonian striker in January, but the move fell through. However, their interest hasn’t cooled down and they are still interested in signing the 24-year-old.

Now, Russell Martin‘s side is on the brink of securing a promotion back to the English Premier League if Southampton defeat Leeds United in the Championship’s play-off final at Wembley on Sunday and regardless of whether they play in the top or the second-tier next season, the squad desperately needs attacking reinforcements. Despite Adam Armstrong‘s excellent campaign, Ché Adams is set to leave upon the expire of his contract, while Sékou Mara has had a subpar season and last but not least, Ross Stewart has just returned from a long-term injury.

With the Scottish coach nurturing a dynamic and possession-based style of play, Miovski could be the ideal striker to bolster Southampton’s attack as he is a modern forward who offers as much on the ball as off the ball and likes to be involved in the build-up play, although he needs an improvement in his passing accuracy. At the same time, Russell Martin could be the coach to help him reach the next level and add assists to his repertoire, which would make him even more complete striker, just like he helped Armstrong who is on double-digits this season, both in goals scored and assists.

3. Celtic (Scottish Premiership)

The Scottish champions haven’t remained immune to Miovski’s talent and how could they, when the striker who has made the PFA Scotland’s Premiership team of the year has netted three goals in seven matches against them during his time with the Dons. Even though Brendan Rodgers‘ squad successfully defended the title ahead of Rangers, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Celtic and they are looking to add more firepower ahead of next season.

The Aberdeen no. 9 has outscored every Celtic forward in the Scottish Premiership this season, apart from Matt O’Riley, which has left the Glasgow-based club hugely impressed given the fact that Miovski was part of a struggling team with limited service and yet, he has even better output than their main striker, Kyogo Furuhashi.

With another Champions League campaign on the horizon for The Hoops next season, they will need a much-deeper squad depth and FotMob understands that Celtic are ahead of arch-rivals Rangers in the race for Miovski.

4. Feyenoord (Eredivisie)

The Rotterdam-based club are on the lookout for a new head coach after Arne Slot left his post to replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool, but the Dutch club might soon be on the lookout for a new starting centre-forward too. The Mexican striker, Santiago Giménez has drawn huge attention by leading Feyenoord to the second place in Eredivisie and the 23-year-old might be on the move this summer with the Europe’s big guns circling, and FotMob understands that Bojan Miovski is high on the list of possible replacements for Giménez.

Scouts from the Dutch club have been closely monitoring the Dons’ fan-favourite and will have left with positive reports about the Macedonian’s qualities. Feyenoord are another side who can offer Champions League football in the race for Bojan’s signature and additionally, they boast the second-highest scoring squad in the Netherlands, which speak volumes about their attacking style of play.

5. Rangers (Scottish Premiership)

Just like their arch-rivals, the Gers have been victims of Miovski’s heroics during the past couple of seasons, with the deadly forward scoring four goals in nine matches against them. With Rangers looking to close the gap on Celtic and finally put an end to their current run in the Scottish top-tier, FotMob understands that Miovski could be the talisman to aid their title bid next season – although Aberdeen’s asking price could prove to be a stumbling block for any move to materialise.

Even though James Tavernier (17) and Cyriel Dessers (16) have combined for 33 league goals this season, the Shtip-born forward has still outscored every Rangers’ player with Miovski netting 26 goals in all competitions. Furthermore, Phillippe Clement’s squad is desperately lacking a big game player who seizes the occasion and having experienced that firsthand, Miovski falls in that bracket as he has been regularly on the scoresheet against the Old Firm. Last but definitely not least, the Macedonian forward has also scored against each and every opponent that he has faced in the Scottish Premiership since his arrival, which is no mean feat.

Summary

With Bojan Miovski in ever-growing demand, FotMob understands that the most likely scenario is for the Macedonian striker to leave Pittodrie for a club-record fee over the summer transfer window with all parties involved believing that rival bids will soon materialize. Also, it may represent the best chance for Aberdeen to cash in on the talisman as with two years left on his contract, his value will only decrease if he ends up staying without signing a new deal. Finally, it was no coincidence that the 26-goal forward was only used from the bench in the final couple of matches of the season, with the club looking towards the future with Ester Sokler given the nod over Miovski, and more importantly, looking to protect its most valuable asset and keep him injury-free ahead of any potential move in the coming weeks.

(Cover image from IMAGO)