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Fulham close on Grimmer deal

Image: Jack Grimmer: In London as he looks to secure his switch from Aberdeen to Fulham

Sky Sports understands Fulham are set to tie up a deal for Aberdeen youngster Jack Grimmer.

Aberdeen starlet travels to England for signing talks

Sky Sports understands Fulham are set to tie up a deal for Aberdeen youngster Jack Grimmer. Fulham have lined up a move for highly-rated Grimmer after he turned down a new deal at Pittodrie. Dons boss Craig Brown was keen to keep Grimmer at the club, but Fulham have managed to lure him to England Grimmer's current deal expires at the end of the season and Fulham were ready to sign the midfielder on a pre-contract. However, Fulham have now moved to bring Grimmer to Craven Cottage this month rather than wait until he sees out his contract in the summer. Grimmer, who became the youngest player in Aberdeen's history when he made his debut against Rangers in April 2010 aged 16 and two months, is believed to have travelled to London to finalise his move to Fulham.

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