Keanu Baccus insists his focus is only on St Mirren as transfer interest increases after stellar World Cup
dailyrecord.co.ukKeanu Baccus says it's a “special” feeling to have written his name into the St Mirren history books. The talented midfielder was one of Australia’s stand out performers as they upset the odds to reach the World Cup knock-out stages in Qatar.His first appearance for the Socceroos, against holders France, ensured he was not only the first Buddie to be named in a World Cup squad but also to play in one.
And his new record of Saints player with the most games on the world’s biggest stage, having made four appearances overall, could well stand for many years to come.The grateful 24-year-old showed his appreciation to everyone at the Paisley club for helping him achieve that impressive feat.
Baccus told Renfrewshire Live Sport: “It’s an amazing feeling to be in the history books for St Mirren.“It is special and it’s big credit to St Mirren for bringing me here, an Aussie boy they hadn’t seen too much of.
It was a bit of a gamble for them and for me, leaving home and my family.“It’s all worked out so well. A big thank you to everyone at the club, from the top right to the bottom.”Baccus’ energetic performances in Qatar, against Denmark and Argentina in particular, have catapulted him into the transfer spotlight with the January window fast approaching.Belgian top flight side Gent, Greek giants AEK Athens and English Championship clubs Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town and Millwall are all believed to be keeping tabs on the Saints star, who still has one-and-a-half years remaining on his contract.With Stephen Robinson’s team returning to Premiership action this weekend at Fir Park against Motherwell, Baccus is keen to keep concentrating on football after a whirlwind six months of his career and his life.Baccus said: “I just want
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