Jack Alnwick in Aberdeen and Hibs transfer waiting game as Stephen Robinson confirms offer for St Mirren keeper

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson has confirmed he has had at least one pre-contract approach for his goalkeeper Jak Alnwick.

Several Scottish clubs such as Aberdeen and Hibs are keen on the 28-year-old, who is suspended for the clash with Motherwell this weekend, as he is out of contract in the summer, whilst there is also interest from England.

The Buddies boss has acknowledged that they have made the best offer they can and admits if it comes down to finance then they might not be able to compete with some of the teams who are interested.

Robinson confirmed: “It would be wrong of me to talk about private conversations.

“We have had approaches from different people.

“Some do it the right way and have the respect to speak to you about it but they are not obliged to, that is football.

“People speak to players, we have good players here and we need to hold our hands up.

“People will want our players, I want other people’s players and that is the nature of the game.

“Everything is up in the air for every player. “They all have the right to decide what they do.

“We have made very good offers to individuals, as high as we can go. We will see what happens.”

Robinson admitted there is also the possibility he could lose some of his backroom staff to Aberdeen, where St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin is now in charge.

Goalkeeping coach Jamie Langfield has already ruled out a Pittodrie return.

Robinson insisted: “Potentially. You are always at the mercy of other clubs.

“When you have good people who work for you then people want them.

"If you have good players and staff then that is the nature of the beast then we are further down the food chain against clubs with bigger finances that may attract the better players and staff.

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