‘It’s been made clear there isn’t anything to spend’ – Premiership boss reveals transfer reality

ABERDEEN boss Stephen Robinson admits there is NO budget available to raid the free transfer market. The Reds are currently in the middle of a injury crisis with a number of defenders currently on the Pittodrie treatment table. Mats Knoester…

By Alan Galindo · The Scottish Sun

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Stephen Robinson confirmed Aberdeen have no transfer budget to sign free agents during an injury crisis.
Aberdeen have ruled out signing free transfers to bolster their defensive options.
Defenders Mats Knoester, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Lewis Mayo, Chris Cadden, and Kristers Tobers are all sidelined.

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Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson revealed the club has no available budget to recruit free agents despite facing a defensive injury crisis. Robinson explained that it has been made clear he cannot make additions to his squad, meaning the team must rely on existing players.

The defensive absences at Pittodrie include Mats Knoester, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Lewis Mayo, Chris Cadden, and Kristers Tobers. Following their narrow Premier Sports Cup semi-final loss to Rangers, Aberdeen are preparing to face Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

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