Stephen Robinson insists he’ll hang on to star Saint Keanu Baccus for as long as he possibly can. But he admits the Buddies have a huge task on their hands to keep him in Paisley after the Australian took so comfortably to performing on the World Cup stage.
The talented midfielder earned a number of admirers around Europe with his dazzling performances for the Socceroos, with Greek giants AEK Athens and Belgian top-flight side Gent understood to be keen on acquiring his services alongside a host of English Championship clubs.
Robinson has been impressed with how seamlessly Baccus has reintegrated with the group since returning to Scotland from Qatar. And the St Mirren manager hopes he’ll still be able to call on him once the January window opens, with interest expected to be firmed up in the 24-year-old talent.