Yep, he's certainly first sub in my eyes. I think Goodwin would be more likely to play Besuijen and Hayes with Clarkson, which is fine. Duncan has to stay at pittodrie* and get minutes ahead of Morris and Kennedy. An extended contract too, it's rare you get a powerful fast winger, it's important to keep hold of him. Some of the signings are going to be pish, so it's great to have young players coming through to add to the squad and make up for the duds. It really takes the pressure off the manager.
*I mean not go out on loan.