Overview
- Cormack confirmed that Sandro Schwarz has flown to Aberdeen, will stay through the Celtic game, and is being assessed as a leading candidate.
- Preferred target Eirik Horneland remains in consideration after talks stalled due to a personal family matter.
- Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel is interviewing several candidates from the UK and overseas as part of a wider search.
- Interim boss Peter Leven continues to lead the team with support from Tony Docherty and Ian Burchnall.
- Aberdeen sit eighth with one league win in eight, though they have reached the Scottish Cup quarter-finals after defeating Raith Rovers and Motherwell.