Totally agree.
As I said on the other thread, it's not the time to count the chickens yet.
Nothing is concluded and he could just as easily want to hold out for other options or even if it suits his family, sign an extension with the dons.
Money is a driver away, but it was reported when he came here, he turned down more lucrative offers as his family wanted to stay in the North East.
Times may have changed, but the fat lady is not singing yet.
Nowhere near pinning any hopes on him staying.
Just stating the facts which are that he has not signed for anywhere yet and whilst you might think it is a foregone conclusion, I have no knowledge how much he and his family prefer to stay at Aberdeen and potentially how much of this is a tactic to secure the best deal possible.
If he goes, I accept that and he moves on.
As long as there is a chance he stays, however minimal, I'm happy to keep an open mind on securing his skillset for longer.
LOL, every player has differing set of skills and characteristics.
Shinnie plays midfield with aggression and determination that helps drive the team forward.
Other players have a different skillset and to make a team, you benefit from having a good blend i.e. I doubt GMS's skillset would be best utilised at Centre half.
Prior to Shinnie, we were shouting out for someone to replace Flood or Robson as having that bit of bite in midfield and other than Ferguson (who's not as terrior like, as Shinnie) I don't see much in others in our midfield to give us that drive and determination, so yes, I'd be happy to have that skillset longer at Aberdeen.