Solano contract talks to begin at Christmas

The 30-year-old winger has been subject to recent enquiries from Liverpool and Newcastle and can sign a pre-contract agreement from the 31st of December, when he will enter the last 6 months of his contract.

O'Leary said "I think he is genuinely happy here. I don't think we have to start talking to him about a new contract yet. What we will do is judge it around Christmas time."

Despite the manager's instincts, this looks a bit of a dangerous move as any talks could be scuppered by interest from other clubs offering the former Peruvian International a lucrative deal or Champions League football.

Let's hope O'Leary doesn't mess this up, as I think Solano has another season in him after this at least.