Derek McInnes is hopeful that Gary Mackay-Steven will commit his future to Kilmarnock.
The 33-year-old penned a short term deal in December as he looked to improve his fitness following a difficult end to his time at Heart of Midlothian, before working his way into the first team plans and extending his stay at Rugby Park until the summer.
Mackay-Steven has played 10 times for Kilmarnock, with the impressive form of Daniel Armstrong keeping the former Celtic and Aberdeen star on the bench.
Despite that, the Killie manager admitted he has spoken to the winger, who scored against Dundee on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season, and reckons he's back enjoying his football again.
"I have spoken to him," McInnes confirmed. "We have had a positive conversation. He is really enjoying it.
"It has been difficult with the form of Danny [Armstrong]. It has been difficult to find somewhere else in the team for Gaz.
"His speed is good, his stats are brilliant in training - his strength and work rate. He looks like a boy who is enjoying being fit after his difficulties at Hearts.
"Yes, he is not getting any younger but my eyes tell me everything. He can still hit those high speeds, be strong enough and affect games.
"He still has that quality that a club like Kilmarnock should always search for. It is affordable and hopefully he will jump on board again."
