Nottingham Forest target Scott McKenna has travelled with Aberdeen to Croatia for a Europa League clash with Rijeka.
McKenna is the subject of intense speculation, with Forest and QPR keen on the Scotland international defender.
The 22-year-old slapped in a transfer request which was turned down.
The latest development could be a boost for Dons boss Derek McInnes, who admitted he did not know if the powerful defender would be on the flight to Croatia when questioned on Sunday.
"Will Scott be on the plane? Who knows. But as it stands, if there is no other action he will be," said McInnes.
“There was a fresh offer.
"I don’t know if there was a written offer from Nottingham Forest but there certainly was from QPR on Friday – but clearly it wasn’t enough.
“It was a slight increase and it was structured in a certain way but it was not enough for the club to accept.
“Scott’s had a lot to contend with but his performances have been great.
“It’s up to the buying club to make my chairman think differently but as it stands Scott will remain with us.”
