Belgian football club Anderlecht showed a strong interest in Mitchel Frame, a 19-year-old Scotland U-19 cap. Despite this, Aberdeen successfully secured Frame's transfer by agreeing to a £250,000 fee with Celtic for the full-back. Aberdeen was able to persuade Frame with promises of a bright future at Pittodrie, which included an immediate chance to join Jimmy Thelin’s squad. This proposal, coupled with Liverpool's unsuccessful bid, underscored the competition for Frame's signature. Ultimately, the prospect of first-team opportunities at Aberdeen was a decisive factor in Frame's choice to join them over other clubs that had shown interest.