New Scotland star closes in on Bosman move to join growing ex-SPFL contingent in England
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ONE of the newest additions to the Scotland setup is being linked with a free transfer to England this summer.
And the team he could be joining has a growing contingent of former SPFL stars there already.
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Jack MacKenzie in action for Aberdeen
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Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was given his first call-up to the national team last year.
The 24-year-old didn't play in either of the matches he was in the squad for, against Croatia and Portugal, but has been a regular for the Dons this season.
However, he is out of contract at the conclusion of the current campaign and he's had interest from down south - having previously been on the radar of Preston, Sheffield United and Stoke City.
EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle are interested in a move for the left-back.
Argyle have former Celtic starlet Conor Hazard, Rangers academy graduate and ex-Livingston striker Ryan Hardie and former Hearts defender Malachi Boateng on their books.
The Holm Park side are in serious danger of being relegated to League One however.
They sit bottom of the Championship table and there are just two games left to play.
The Pilgrims will have to emerge unbeaten from both to stand any chance of staying up, particularly given their poor goal difference.
Meanwhile, Mats Knoester reckons Aberdeen face five 'cup finals' before their Scottish Cup showdown against Celtic next month.
The Dons are locked in a three-way battle with Hibs and Dundee United for third place and entry into European competition.
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The top five in the Premiership will all qualify this season, but the fate of who goes furthest and banks a huge pot of cash will depend on entry dates.
If Aberdeen lift the Cup, they will go straight into the Europa League play-offs, but if not, the third-placed team will get that spot. That would guarantee a Conference League campaign no matter what, with the Premiership's fourth and fifth teams entering the qualifiers.
The Dons host Hibs this weekend and defender Knoester said: 'Every game is going to be like a cup game now.
'We all play against each other, so these games will be vital in the end. They're all massive games.
'I've experienced the split before because Denmark has it. They are in it now too.
'Last season we were third, so it could be a bit similar to this season with Aberdeen.'
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