ian1964 10,721 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hope it's ok to put this in here?. Derek McInnes has opened talks with Kenny McLean about extending the midfielder’s contract beyond next summer but the Aberdeen manager is realistic about how difficult it will be to hold onto a player who has already been a transfer target for Rangers. Pedro Caixinha has made no secret of the fact that he wants to sign McLean, who started his career as a youngster at Ibrox, and even had a cheeky £300,000 bid for the player thrown out by the Pittodrie board back in June. Aberdeen also made it clear to their rivals for second place in the Premiership that McLean wouldn’t be heading for Ibrox at any price but the problem is the midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season. McInnes is acutely aware that Rangers have previous when it comes to exploiting that sort of situation as they snapped up Aberdeen captain Ryan Jack under freedom of contract in May. That’s why McInnes has moved quickly to try to persuade McLean and defender Anthony O’Connor to sign new deals. But the loss of Jack, Niall McGinn and Ash Taylor in similar circumstances means he is realistic about the prospects of success.“We have spoken to Kenny and Anthony, who are out of contract as well as one or two of the younger ones,” McInnes revealed. “It has been on-going. These things can take a bit longer but we are in discussions.“I’m sure we will try to find a way to make both happen if possible. If we can’t then we will deal with it and move on.” Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/aberdeen/aberdeen-in-contract-talks-with-rangers-target-kenny-mclean-1-4560676 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,603 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Has PC actually said he wants McLean? I thought it was mostly press rumour? Rivals for 2nd but then struggling to hold on to a player if we come in for him? Ha! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 We never play for second. You don't spend the money we spent in the summer just to "rival" Aberdeen... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,562 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Nah, along with Walker apparently he's one of his main targets. I find that a bit strange when we have Jack, Rossiter, Niko and Dorrans but I guess at least one of them will be moving on next summer. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Mcnoleg 50 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Nah, along with Walker apparently he's one of his main targets. I find that a bit strange when we have Jack, Rossiter, Niko and Dorrans but I guess at least one of them will be moving on next summer. Holt and Barjonas in the background too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,562 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Holt and Barjonas in the background too. Yeah, can't see Holt being retained either so McLean for nothing makes sense next summer. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil's advocaat 1,541 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Holt seems to have drifted right out the picture, I don't think we'll keep Niko beyond the end of the season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,744 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Problem will be that there's always the danger that McLean's form and application may dip in the coming months, no matter whether he behaves like a professional footballer or not. Same for Walker. Of course, he needs to impress our gaffer so that we actually make a move cometh the time ... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Mcnoleg 50 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Yeah, can't see Holt being retained either so McLean for nothing makes sense next summer. Indeed. Is he out of contract then? OK player who could do a decent job for most of the clubs in the league and who should probably be playing somewhere rather than languishing on our bench. But Barjonas has shown enough to suggest he can be useful cover in central midfield. Be nice if he was tested a bit to see whether he can kick on. Edit. Forgot all about Jordan Thompson. Is he completely out of the picture now? Pity if so as had high hopes for him Edited September 15, 2017 by Oleg_Mcnoleg 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I genuinely don't see what all the fuss is with this guy/ No doubt i'll find out the next time we play them, i'll keep an eye on him then. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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