English central midfielder Leighton Clarkson, 24, moved from Aberdeen to Blackpool on February 2, 2026, and signed a contract that lasts until June 30, 2028. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 13 appearances in the Scottish Premiership. Clarkson has 5 caps for the England U20 team. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €1.00m. It was reported that in July 2023, Aberdeen purchased the player from Liverpool for a fee between €600,000 and €1,200,000.