McGhee Wants Aluko To Stay

Last updated : 01 April 2010 By Ed_ScottishFitba

aberdeenAberdeen boss Mark McGhee wants to get a longer contract signed by Nigeria international Sone Aluko. He is already signed until the end of next season but McGhee wants him for the long term. McGhee is that keen that he has asked Pittodrie director of football Willie Miller to get in touch with Aluko's management team right away. The former Motherwell boss insists Aluko is part of the club's plans, but has confirmed balancing the books will come before wage demands.  McGhee said: "Sone has more than a year of his contract left to run but we will be looking to extend it. I have already spoken to Willie Miller about getting the ball rolling right away. Sone is a big part of the plans, although a lot of it depends on the new players coming in as well, because we have to balance the books in terms of the summer budget."

Aluko season has been disrupted by injury but he has shown glimpses of his potential and McGhee knows there is more to come. McGhee went on: "Sone is still nowhere near his best and he probably won't get there this season. He showed us glimpses of what he is capable of again on Saturday. I have gone through a double hernia myself and it is no fun. I have no doubt he will be back to his best for next season. It is a big year coming up for Sone. Even if he does not extend, he might be playing to try to earn himself a move elsewhere."

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