The Dons defender has upped his top speed and his general fitness thanks to a rigorous fitness programme.

The Scotland U21 star has had offers on the table from around Europe but is set to join Steven Schumacher's side

Stewart has netted eight goals for the Bairns and has been shortlisted for the Scottish Football Writers' Association's Young Player of the Year

Ibrox icon Ally McCoist has insisted it's the key to unlocking success next season so here are a clutch of homegrown stars to target

Emmanuel Gyamfi and Nicky Devlin are now back in full training with the Dons for the the final three games of the season

The striker has been a success in the Premiership after returning from his loan at Dunfermline

Goodwin has moved to take Stirton back from Airdrie amid his mounting injury woes

The Jambos boss acted swiftly in January to bring the player in for the league championship push

Colby Donovan has been sent for a scan with Martin O'Neill potentially down to one right back for the rest of the season

The Premiership Player of the Month for March hopes to play his part in shaping the destiny of this year's title

Glasgow's big two are still hunting down Hearts in the title race but Drey Wright has sensed a nervousness for the first time

The defender has been a standout and produced a man of the match display in Scotland U-21s' goalless draw with the Czechs

The centre back will have a whole host of suitors in the summer after an impressive season at Dens Park

The Tartan Teens are at Dens Park for the first of two Euro qualifiers against the Czechs and Portugal

The Scotland under-21 star opens up on making his breakthrough at Pittodrie

The right-back has been out of action since October

Curtis was the big surprise in Steve Clarke's most recent squad but it was no shock to U21 boss Scot Gemmill

Stanway has caught the eye for the Jags this season and is attracting interest from the Premiership

Stephen McManus knows what it takes to be a successful centre back and as been on Murray's journey

Graham has been impressive for Dundee this season and Rangers are poised to make their move this summer

Dons snapped up the former Scotland U21 international on a free transfer earlier this week