Dylan Lobban can become "a key player for Aberdeen in the years to come", says manager Jimmy Thelin, after the 20-year-old defender signed a new deal. Academy graduate Lobban is part of the club's Conference League squad this season and has captained the development side, which last week won the Aberdeenshire Cup for the first time since 2003. Lobban, who was the Dons' development player of the year last term, has spent time on loan at Formartine United, Forfar Athletic and Cove Rangers since signing his first professional contract in 2021.
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Raya earns new deal - the numbers
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been an invaluable asset for the Gunners since joining from Brentford, initially on loan in August 2023. The 30-year-old has missed just six Premier League games since moving across London to the Emirates, while he's played every single top-flight minute for Mikel Arteta's side since keeping a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw at Manchester City on 31 March 2024. Along with impressive longevity, Raya's performances have been consistently good.
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Manchester City fend off Sir Alex Ferguson influence to win race for Scottish generational talent
Lawrence Shankland has not given up on his World Cup dream despite missing out on the current squad poised to face Greece and Belarus in European qualifying Group C. Steve Clarke decided to stick with the same strikers who helped his side draw in Denmark and win away to Belarus in last month's opening games of the campaign. As the Scotland squad prepare to host Greece on Thursday, Hearts striker Shankland was picking up his Scottish Premiership player of the month award.
Read more: Shankland 'staying ready' for Scotland recall
Steven Gerrard tipped to return to management after latest sacking
