Cosgrove will be leaving Aberdeen
ambition, but some will see it as a sign of confidence that he has a plan for himself.”
The Dons manager emphasised how important Cosgrove’s 44 goals in 87 games have been to his side.
However, he joked that his brother might have been filling his jersey at the start of the year.
He said: “He’s confident he can pick up where he left off.
“Well, not where he left off because I think he sent his brother back, Tam Cosgrove, in January!
“He has been a key player for me over the last 18 months and scored a brilliant amount of goals.
“It is up to us to try to keep our best players for as long as possible.
“But we understand that, if it is a strong offer, these things have to be looked at.”
Clyde midfielder Ray Grant has turned down a new contract at the club.
Grant – son of former Celtic and Scotland player, Peter – joined the Bully Wee from Norwich City in 2018.
Broadwood boss Danny Lennon said: “I’d like to thank Raymond for his contribution to the club, and we wish him every success as he looks to become a full-time player.”
Former St Johnstone and Middlesbrough midfielder, Danny Jardine, has joined Edinburgh City.
The League Two hopefuls have snapped up the 22-year-old after he spent the last two seasons at Stirling Albion.
The move reunites Jardine with City manager, James McDonaugh, after the pair worked together in the youth ranks at Hibs.
McDonaugh said: “I’ve known Danny since before he came in at Hibs. He is a versatile, attacking player, who I’m sure will flourish.”
Dundee United and Livingston played out a goal-less draw in a closed-doors match at Tannadice yesterday.
United’s Mark Connolly suffered a head knock, which held the game up for eight minutes.