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Derby County are currently leading the race for Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie according to Football Insider. However, Sheffield United are also showing interest.

What’s the word?

Shinnie is out of contract at Aberdeen in the summer and a host of clubs in Scotland and England are chasing the midfielder, says Football Insider.

But last weekend it was reported that the Scot would choose between Sheffield United and Bristol City as his next club.

Both teams have made offers for the player but it’s now their Championship rivals Derby who are in pole position to sign him.

Shinnie has caught the eye with his performances in the SPL and made his Scotland debut last year.

Perfect ingredients for Wilder

Scottish football may not be at its peak but Shinnie would be a shrewd signing for Sheffield United if they were to take their interest forward.

He’s a typical Chris Wilder player and would fit the mould at the club perfectly. He is currently captain of Aberdeen and would, therefore, bring leadership qualities to a Blades squad which already includes the authoritative Billy Sharp.

Wilder is a manager who knows how to drive 100% out his players and in Shinnie he’d have no trouble in instilling this, such is the 27-year-old’s character.

The Yorkshire club’s system involves some players having to bolster versatility and this is another key ingredient Shinnie can add to the squad.

Primarily a midfielder, he can also play at left-back, an area of the squad that could do with improving with Enda Stevens taking the brunt of the responsibility at left wing-back.