Boost for Dons as Logan extends his Pittodrie stay
0 Shay Logan, wearing Aberdeen’s new blue away kit, in action against Arbroath’s Bobby Linn during a pre-season friendly. to be closer to his family in England.
But he has provided Aberdeen with a boost before their first competitive fixture of the new season, in the Europa League second qualifying round against NK Siroki Brijeg at Pittodrie tomorrow night, by extending his stay at the club by another two years.
“The reason I’m staying is because I have been treated so well by the club and the fans,” said Logan in an interview with the club’s official website. “I have been looked after really well, I’m happy here so the new deal was very welcome. I am glad the club and the manager have faith in me so wants me to stick around.”
Mcinnes added: “It’s clear how much Shay enjoys it here at Pittodrie and how much affection he has for the supporters. I’m sure the fans would join me in applauding the commitment he’s shown.”
Meanwhile, Aberdeen’s pursuit of Celtic winger Gary Mackay-steven has been placed in doubt due to the player’s high wages. The Pittodrie club wanted to take the former Dundee United player on loan but league rules forbid two players from the same club joining another club in the same division on loan.
Aberdeen already have Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie on a season-long loan.
If they want Mackay-steven, who started only five games for Celtic last season, they will have to sign him on a permanent deal which would mean trying to match or get near his current salary at Parkhead.
Aberdeen are looking to sign replacements for six departed members of last season’s squad. Hearts have taken the Ghanaian midfield prospect Michel Otou on trial
The 20-year-old plays in his homeland for the second-tier club Unistar Academy, where he has scored three goals and created five more in 13 appearances.
The Tynecastle head coach Ian Cathro has invited him over for a trial, and Otou played for the Hearts development side in the 1-0 friendly loss against Spartans in the Ronnie Swann Trophy at Ainslie Park on Saturday.
Otou flew to Scotland late last week, with reports in Ghana suggesting he is to spend three weeks on trial. ● Motherwell winger Dom Thomas looks set to join Kilmarnock on a permanent deal, disappointing Championship sides Queen of the South, Dundee United and Falkirk who had been keen to sign the player on loan.
The 21-year-old has been with the Fir Park side since 2010 and has made 39 appearances for them although only six have been as a starter. He was loaned out to Queen of the South last season.