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FORMER Aberdeen hero Robbie Winters reckons his old club will never have a better chance to claim the Premiership title.

But the veteran striker, from East Kilbride, believes the Dons must strengthen their squad to keep challenging Celtic – by signing a creative player such as ex-Hoops star Lubo Moravcik.

Aberdeen are riding the crest of a wave at the top of the table, having won all eight league games since a 2-1 defeat to Celtic in November. They now lead the Hoops - who have been on a winter break in Spain - by four points, having played two games more.

And Winters, who scored 41 goals in 132 appearances for the Pittodrie side, believes if McInnes can bring in some creative talent in the transfer window it could tip the balance in their favour.

He said: “If ever there was a time for Aberdeen to win the league it’s now.

"Rangers aren’t in the top league and Celtic haven’t spent as much money on players as they used to, so they are not as strong as they once were. So if Aberdeen can sign a real quality player or two this month that could make the difference for them.

“They need to go for someone who can play at the heart of the team and create something out of nothing, like Lubo Moravcik did for Celtic a while back.

“Defensively, Aberdeen are strong enough because they are not leaking many goals and Adam Rooney and David Goodwillie are scoring. But they need someone who will get them out of a hole when they are struggling – and that type of player will cost money.

“Celtic have lots of choices when it comes to players who can score and that’s what Aberdeen need.

“Although they have a good squad, one or two creative players can turn this run into a proper challenge. Seeing them up there is exciting for the league and it’s great to see another of my old clubs, Dundee United, challenging too.”

If Aberdeen could pull off the seemingly impossible dream, it would see McInnes deliver

back-to-back trophies after last year’s League Cup win – Aberdeen’s first silverware in 19 years.

Winters, now banging in the goals for junior outfit Rossvale at age 40, added: “What Derek and Tony Docherty have done is fantastic but they will need a bit of luck to win the league.

“Aberdeen need to avoid thinking of themselves as title challengers as it will only put added pressure on them.”