Aberdeen ready to 'thrash out' Graeme Shinnie deal
The Scotland star is out of contract in the summer and could leave Pittodrie for nothing at the end of the season.
Tuesday 5 February 2019 18:25, UK
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes says he is preparing for showdown contract talks with captain Graeme Shinnie.
McInnes had previously said he wanted an answer in January from Shinnie, who is out of contract in summer.
But the pair have agreed to put talks on hold until after the home games against Rangers, Live on Sky Sports and Queen of the South on Sunday.
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"We spoke about getting these games out of the way and maybe getting a bit more clarity on that maybe next week," McInnes said.
"Myself and Graeme decided to make sure we get these games done and then work from Sunday to Saturday next week.
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"With no midweek games maybe we can have a chance to thrash it out one way or another."
The midfielder, who is 27, has been considering all options since initial talks, and was giving little away ahead of Rangers' visit to Pittodrie on Wednesday night.
Shinnie said: "The games have come thick and fast, there's been a lot to deal with so I've just been trying to focus on my football.
"I'm trying to keep my form as good as can be and stay focused on that."
When asked directly where there was a chance he could stay with Aberdeen Shinnie simply answered, "Of course."
