Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes tells Cardiff to 'be serious' if they want Jonny Hayes
Monday 16 January 2017 10:27, UK
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is confident he will be able to hold on to Jonny Hayes - unless Cardiff City are prepared to be "serious" with their interest.
Aberdeen have already rejected a reported £500,000 bid from the Sky Bet Championship club for the Republic of Ireland international and Mcinnes has no intention of letting the winger go without a fight.
He told the Evening Express: "Like anyone, it’s flattering (for Hayes) to be linked with a good Championship club.
“But we’ve created an environment here which is going to be a wrench for any player to leave.
“When there’s interest, it’s only natural to have your head turned a bit but Jonny accepts he has work to do with us and that’s how it has to stay until we decide."
Hayes was involved with the Dons on their mid-winter break in Dubai and scored the opener in the 2-1 win over Uzbekistani side Bunyodkor on Sunday.
McInnes said: “He seems fine and you saw him in the game. He’s neither up nor down, scored the goal and worked his shift. He understood our rejection of the offer. He accepts we were within our rights.
“He’s a good boy and you want the best for him, so that’s why we say be serious to anyone who is interested. If not, leave the boy alone and let him get on with his football.
“It’s important Jonny just knuckles down and for us to, hopefully, get through January with no-one leaving.”
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