Former Aberdeen striker Arild Stavrum believes Eirik Horneland would be a strong fit as the club's next manager. Stavrum, speaking to BBC Sport Scotland, highlighted Horneland's "intensity" as a key attribute that could benefit the Scottish Premiership side. Aberdeen has been searching for a new manager since the dismissal of Jimmy Thelin in January, and Horneland is a leading candidate.

Before his time in France with Saint-Etienne, Horneland enjoyed success in his native Norway with Brann, leading the team to impressive results. Stavrum noted Horneland's ability to transform Brann into a difficult opponent, emphasizing their high-pressure style of play. Stavrum, who scored 29 goals for Aberdeen, believes that Horneland's approach, particularly his high-intensity style, is well-suited to the demands of British football.

Stavrum also pointed out Horneland's animated presence on the sidelines, suggesting this would resonate well with the fans. While his stint at Rosenborg didn't go as planned, Stavrum believes Horneland's experience and desire to prove himself after a recent setback in France make him an attractive option. He sees this as a chance for Horneland to revitalize his career and bring a winning mentality to Aberdeen.

Ultimately, Stavrum sees Horneland as a potentially excellent appointment for Aberdeen, due to his tactical approach and, crucially, his motivational style. The club, currently under-performing and sitting in seventh place, could gain significantly from this appointment if it comes to fruitionif Aberdeen will indeed bring in the Norwegian manager to lead the team.