Aberdeen assistant coach Peter Leven has been granted permission to speak with St Johnstone regarding their vacant managerial position, following the dismissal of Craig Levein. Leven, who previously turned down an offer from Raith Rovers, has received recognition for his contributions to Aberdeen, leading them to a nine-game unbeaten finish last season and narrowly missing out on the Scottish Cup semi-final. St Johnstone is also considering other candidates, including Larne's Tiernan Lynch, after Scott Brown opted to stay with Ayr United. Jimmy Thelin, the Aberdeen manager, expressed hope that Leven will choose to remain with the Dons, emphasizing the value of his coaching skills. As St Johnstone aims for a quick appointment, the competition for the managerial role is intensifying with multiple candidates in the running.