ABERDEEN FC striker Lawrence Shankland was today linked with a season long loan move to St Mirren, who are also closing in on Jamie Langfield.

Shankland was the SPFL’s leading scorer last season with 31 goals to help the Dons lift the Development League title.

It was Aberdeen’s first ‘reserve’ title win since 1987.

Scotland U21 international Shankland signed a contract extension last December tying him to the Dons until 2017.

St Mirren boss Ian Murray is also targeting Dons keeper Langfield who celebrated his testimonial with a 1-0 win over Brighton on Sunday.

The 36-year-old has fallen to third choice keeper behind Liverpool loan star Danny Ward and Scott Brown.

Following his testimonial Langfield, who has a year left on his Pittodrie deal, admitted he feared it could be his last appearance for Aberdeen.

Murray said: “It’s common knowledge that we’re in the market for a goalkeeper, maybe someone who is a little more experienced who can also perform in a goalkeeping coach role.

“Someone with Jamie’s experience would certainly come into that category, but we’ll have to see what happens in the next couple of days.”