Graeme Shinnie, Aberdeen's captain, is currently engaged in talks with the club regarding a potential new contract. Manager Stephen Robinson has indicated that discussions are underway, despite Shinnie having time left on his existing deal, which includes a club option for an extension. Robinson alluded to reviewing the squad's composition in the summer. Shinnie's current contract is set to expire at the season's close, though his continued presence at Pittodrie appears probable.
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In parallel, Scott Arfield, now an interim player-manager at Livingston, has explicitly stated he is not pursuing the permanent manager's position. He described the current situation as being "thrown in at the deep end," a scenario he feels accustomed to from his career. Arfield, a 37-year-old midfielder, will be overseeing Livingston's final three Scottish Premiership matches, commencing with Saturday's fixture against Dundee. He has also expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of a player-manager role.
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Arfield's association with Livingston isn't entirely new; reports from January 2026 indicated he was in talks to join the club following his departure from Rangers. His tenure at Ibrox saw him achieve success, including winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup, and reaching the Europa League final. Last season, he played a significant role in Falkirk's promotion back to the top flight.
The history of contract discussions for Graeme Shinnie includes instances where he has indicated a lack of haste in committing to a new deal, as far back as December 2018. At that time, he was considering his options before deciding on his future. This mirrors a situation from June 2018, when then-manager Derek McInnes prioritized securing Shinnie, then a key player since joining from Inverness three years prior, on a new contract.
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