Three Realistic Summer 2025 Transfer Targets for Motherwell
Scottish Premiership sides like Motherwell must be savvy in the transfer market, focusing on affordable signings and loans.
Motherwell have signalled a particular need to boost their attack, but reinforcements in other areas will also be key.
With the club currently seeking a new manager following Michael Wimmer's departure, recruitment strategy could be shaped by whoever takes the reins at Fir Park - check out the next Motherwell manager odds.
Following the club's announcement on which players have been retained and released, we take a closer look at three realistic transfer targets that Motherwell should consider in the summer of 2025.
Danny Armstrong
- Current Club: Kilmarnock
- Age: 27
- Position: Winger
- Contract Status: Out of contract in the summer
Danny Armstrong is a proven Premiership performer on the wing who would add creativity and goals to Motherwell's attack.
He has been one of Kilmarnock's standout players, hitting double figures in goals in recent seasons (12 league goals in 2022–23 and 9 in 2023–24).
His productivity dipped in 2024–25 (2 goals in 37 appearances), but he remained a constant attacking outlet for Killie and is capable of much higher output with the proper support.
At 27, Armstrong is in his prime and brings significant top-flight experience, known for his direct wing play, delivery from set-pieces, and work rate on the flank.
Motherwell lacked a spark in the final third last season, and Armstrong's ability to both score and create could address that need.
Importantly, he is available on a free transfer, making him a realistic target within Motherwell's budget.
Securing Armstrong, who has drawn interest from Hearts, would be a coup, instantly upgrading the wide areas for Motherwell's new campaign.
Benjamin Kimpioka
- Current Club: St Johnstone
- Age: 25
- Position: Forward
- Contract Status: Out of contract in the summer
Kimpioka is a 25-year-old Swedish forward who has shown his potential in the Scottish Premiership and would be an astute pickup for Motherwell on a free.
A former Sunderland academy prospect, he joined St Johnstone in January 2024, making an immediate impact with six league goals in his first 15 games (finishing the 2024–25 season with six goals in 26 appearances).
This goal return, achieved in a struggling St Johnstone side, highlights Kimpioka's finishing ability and potential for further development.
He is a versatile attacker – capable of leading the line or playing on the left of a front three – which would give Motherwell tactical flexibility.
Motherwell's need for forwards is pressing, and Kimpioka could fill the void as a hungry, mobile striker with an eye for goal.
Despite his relative youth, he now has experience of Scottish football's physicality and tempo, and he'd be keen to continue proving himself in the Premiership.
On a free transfer, Kimpioka fits the club's budget and could turn into a valuable asset or even a sell-on prospect if he blossoms at Fir Park.
Scott Allardice
- Current Club: Ross County
- Age: 27
- Position: Defensive Midfielder
- Contract Status: Out of contract
Bolstering central midfield would also benefit Motherwell, and Scott Allardice stands out as a realistic option.
The 27-year-old midfield anchor has just left Ross County after the expiry of his contract following their relegation from the Premiership.
Allardice brings steel and experience in the middle of the park – he was a key player for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Championship (and featured in their 2023 Scottish Cup final run) before moving to Ross County in 2023.
A robust ball-winner, he can shield the defence and do the dirty work in midfield, something Motherwell could use with veterans like Ross Callachan departing.
While Allardice had limited starts for County last season (partly due to competition and a mid-season injury), he will be eager to prove himself again as a regular starter.
His high work rate and defensive awareness would balance Motherwell's midfield, allowing more attack-minded teammates to play with freedom.
Importantly, Allardice would not require a transfer fee and should command reasonable wages, aligning with Motherwell's financial reality.
Signing a battle-tested defensive midfielder of his age and pedigree on a free transfer is precisely the kind of value Motherwell need to target in 2025.
His addition would bring depth, leadership, and Premiership expertise to the team's spine.
Each of these three players offers a blend of experience and affordability that suits Motherwell's situation.
Armstrong would inject creativity and goals from out wide, Kimpioka could emerge as a new striking threat, and Allardice would reinforce the midfield with grit and know-how.
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