Kilmarnock: Alexei Eremenko may return to Rugby Park

Kilmarnock have opened talks with former player Alexei Eremenko about a possible return to Rugby Park.

The 30-year-old Finland midfielder, who is currently with Kazakh side Kairat Almaty, spent season 2010-11 on loan at Killie from Metalist Kharkiv.

He impressed during his stay and was nominated for the PFA Scotland player of the year award.

Eremenko, who has 59 caps and 14 international goals, has also played in Italy and Russia.

He joined Kairat Almaty on a free transfer from Rubin Kazan last year and negotiations over a proposed move to Scotland are at an early stage.