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Cardiff battle Celtic for Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes

Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes in action
Image: Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes is a target for Cardiff and Celtic after rival bids

Cardiff have made a £1.2m bid for Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes, according to Sky sources.

The Championship club have rivalled a similar bid from Scottish champions Celtic, who are in talks with the Republic of Ireland international.

Celtic's offer could also see 22-year-old midfielder Ryan Christie go the other way to Pittodrie.

Jonny Hayes receives a consolatory hug from Brendan Rodgers after the Cup final
Image: Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers also wants to sign Hayes this summer

Cardiff tried to sign Hayes twice in January but both bids were rejected, and the player subsequently signed a new deal with Aberdeen until 2019.

Hayes made 43 appearances for Aberdeen last season as they finished runners-up in the Scottish Premiership, scoring 11 goals.

Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes celebrates scoring in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic
Image: Hayes scored against Celtic in the Scottish Cup final

The 29-year-old began his career in Reading's academy but he never made a senior appearance for the Royals and signed for Leicester in 2007.

Jonny Hayes tries to move away from Louis Longridge
Image: Jonny Hayes scored 11 goals in 43 appearances for Aberdeen last season

Hayes struggled for game time at the Foxes and spent time on loan at Northampton and Macclesfield before joining Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a free transfer in 2009.

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After three years in the Highlands he moved East to Aberdeen, for whom he has made over 200 appearances and scored 30 goals.

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