English clubs eye Kenny Shiels

A number of English clubs are thought to be monitoring Kenny Shiels's contract situation at Kilmarnock.

The coach's current deal at Rugby Park expires at the end of the season, and many suitors from England are keen to bring Shiels to the country.

Shiels admitted that he would be happy to stay at Killie after guiding to the club to League Cup success earlier in the campaign but confirmed that no new deal has been agreed yet.

Among the clubs interested in acquiring Shiels' services are League One outfit Bournemouth, who are still looking for a replacement for Lee Bradbury who left in March.

The Cherries are keen to add experience to their ranks but know they are not alone in turning their attention to Shiels.