Aberdeen urged to make move for Hibs star as Dons chiefs told 'get it done' over transfer with zero negatives
The forward is set to leave Hibs at the end of the season and Aberdeen have been urged to stand on alert.
An Aberdeen legend has urged the Dons to make a summer move over one Hibs star heading for the exit door at Easter Road.
Joe Harper featured at Pittodrie across two stints where he won every major domestic trophy available during a golden era in the Granite City. It’s been a difficult season for 2025’s Scottish Cup winners who are battling to ease relegation fears under new manager Stephen Robinson, the ex-St Mirren boss inheriting a team spiralling towards the relegation play-off spot, after Jimmy Thelin’s sacking in January.
Recruitment will be plentiful come the summer and Harper reckons Hibs forward Martin Boyle should be sought. His legendary Easter Road career will end come the conclusion of this term, and while there’s a World Cup with Australia to look forward to, what comes next is unknown. Hailing from Aberdeen, Harper reckons a look across the league at Boyle’s impact in Leith makes him a no brainer, and a reunion with ex-Hibs teammate Kevin Nisbet up top could be a deadly duo.
Who will Martin Boyle sign for next?
He wrote in the Press and Journal: “The decision on whether to bring Martin Boyle to Aberdeen this summer is not a difficult one. Get it done. The Dons have been linked with a move for the Hibs striker, who will leave Easter Road at the end of the season and I believe the Aberdonian still has much to offer.
“Boyle turns 33 tomorrow but he’s fit, plays regularly and is a proven goalscorer with a nose for goal. Yes, he may have given his best years to Hibs but that does not mean he can’t continue to make a contribution at the top level of Scottish football. Add in the fact Boyle is available of a free transfer and I don’t see any downside to bringing him to Pittodrie at all.
“I’ve watched the Dons cast the net far and wide looking for talent in recent years, but in Boyle’s case we’re talking about a low-risk signing here. It’s a no-brainer. His age is the only real concern but the pros far outweigh any cons for me.
Why would Aberdeen sign Martin Boyle?
“There are no concerns about his fitness, he knows the club having grown up in the city and he also formed a prolific partnership with Dons striker Kevin Nisbet during their time at Easter Road too.
“I’d also add in the fact it would be nice to see him scoring goals for Aberdeen rather than against the Dons. He has been a real thorn in the side for Aberdeen teams over the years and I’ve lost count of the number of times he’s found the back of the net against the Dons.
“After a season where Aberdeen have struggled in front of goal, bringing Boyle to Pittodrie can only help improve that area. I wonder if the Dons are going to be looking closer to home for new players this summer after going international in a big way a year ago.”
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