The fate of Aberdeen's proposed new stadium will be decided next month.

The Dons want to replace Pittodrie with a 20,000-seat ground, training academy and heritage museum at Kingsford.

The club asked Aberdeen City Council to delay a decision on the £50m proposals just days before it was to be considered by the local authority in October to allow further discussions with the planning service.

Councillors will now make a decision on the plans on Monday, January 29.

Under the proposals, the training centre would be created first so the Dons first team squad can start using it in 2018.

The complex, which has taken inspiration from Bristol City's Ashton Gate Stadium for its design, is expected to be completed by the start of the 2020-21 season if the proposals are approved.