Source: Team_Talk
McGhee to run the rule over duo
The need for McGhee to bring in reinforcement ahead of next weekend's Scottish Premier League opener against Celtic became even more acute on Thursday night after the Dons crashed to their heaviest ever aggregate defeat in Europe.
A 3-0 Europa League third-qualifying-round second-leg loss at Sigma Olomouc completed a humiliating 8-1 thumping for McGhee's threadbare squad.
That prompted the Aberdeen manager to name former Tottenham and Wolves forward Ricketts and ex-Hibernian midfielder Rocastle as two of his top targets.
Ricketts spent last season in the MLS with Toronto, scoring four goals in 39 appearances, but the 26-year-old was released and has returned to the UK.
Rocastle, who made 13 appearances on loan at Hibs in 2004, spent last term with Greek side Thrasivoulos Filis and has also performed for Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham and Port Vale in a much-travelled career.
McGhee said: "We are getting closer. We will have a look at these two players on Sunday.
"The two of them have been around the English leagues and have experience.
"Ricketts has been playing with Toronto. He is a lively forward and, while some have questioned his workrate, he has ability.
"Everyone knows Craig from his Hibs days, where he did quite well."
