Ben Stanway, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has been linked with Aberdeen. Stanway has attracted interest from clubs in the Premiership, and interest is expected to heighten after his display in the televised quarter-final against St Mirren. Lee Ashcroft said that it will be difficult to retain Stanway.

Aberdeen is exploring a move for 21-year-old Scottish midfielder Ben Stanway from Partick Thistle. The club is also working to finalize a loan deal for striker Toyosi Olusanya from Houston Dynamo. Stanway joined Partick Thistle in July 2023. His contract expires in May 2026. According to Transfermarkt, Stanway has a current market value of €200k. He has scored 5 goals with 2 assists in 18 Scottish Championship appearances this season. Polish club Śląsk Wrocław has also been recently linked with the midfielder.