Ramsay fully focused as clubs eye Dons teenager

Aberdeen’s teenage star Calvin Ramsay is not fazed by mounting transfer speculation, says boss Stephen Glass.

Clubs across Europe are in the race to land the 18-year-old right-back.

Premier League Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Leicester City, West Ham and Watford are all tracking his progress.

There is also interest from overseas from the Italian and German top flights.

Italian Serie-a side Bologna and German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt are in the chase to land one of the hottest young talents in Scottish football.

A host of clubs have contacted Aberdeen to inquire about Ramsay, who is contracted until summer 2024.

There have been no bids yet but Aberdeen are braced for some to be tabled during the January transfer window.

Dons boss Glass wants to keep the teen in his team but admits Ramsay could exit this month if the right offer comes in.

Amid a transfer speculation storm, Ramsay remains calm and focused entirely on preparing for Tuesday’s clash with Rangers at Pittodrie as the Premiership resumes.

Glass said: “Calvin is fine. Nothing really gets in his head. I spoke to him and he is fully focused on being the best professional he can be.

“Calvin has got his head screwed on and is training brilliantly. “He is such a level-headed lad.

“I think he knows that the only thing that is going to affect this is his performance levels in training and games. The same as anybody.

“It’s important that he focuses on that.

“That is the mindset you need to be a top professional. That’s what he is and what he’s going to be. Who knows where he ends up. But as long as he is here – days, weeks, months, years he will be as good as he can be when he leaves this place.”

Aberdonian Ramsay has enjoyed a meteoric rise since making his Dons debut as a late substitute in the 1-0 loss to Dundee United on March 20.

He made his first start in the next game, a 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat of Dumbarton later that month.

The teenager’s quality was immediately apparent.

Since then Ramsay has become an integral part of Glass’ starting-xi.

He has made his Scotland U21 international debut and become one of the most sought-after young Premiership talents.

Ramsay has eight assists in all competitions this season, despite being sidelined for two months with a thigh injury.

The teenager limped off injured during the 1-0 defeat of Hibs on October 23.

Having returned to fitness he made his first start since October in the 2-1 defeat of Dundee on Boxing Day.

FA Cup holders Leicester City sent one of their top scouts to Pittodrie to watch Ramsay in action against Dundee.

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has said the Dons do not have to sell players, including Ramsay, during the transfer window.

However, the size of the clubs interested in Ramsay and their spending power could see an offer come in that is too good to refuse.

Aberdeen have also indicated they will not be dragged by clubs into late window drama with transfer deadline-day bids for any of their players.

Glass said: “There have been inquiries and there will be a lot.

“I think once things start getting serious, it might happen in this window.

“If he’s here until the summer or beyond, great.

“If it happens earlier and it helps the club, it shows there’s a pathway to our first team and beyond as well.”