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Danny Armstrong joined Kilmarnock from Raith Rovers in 2021 Derek Mc Innes has "accepted" that Danny Armstrong is "not going to be a Kilmarnock player next season", but the manager knows of no contact with the winger amid reported interest from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian. The 27-year-old's contract expires at the end of this season and is not expected to sign a new one. "I'm actually really relaxed with it, I'm fine with it, " Mc Innes said. "We put a huge effort in as a club to try to get Danny to sign an extension last year. "We're not sleep-walking, watching our players going into the last year of their contract. Anybody who thinks that is on cloud cuckoo land. Visit our Kilmarnock page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Kilmarnock news notifications in the BBC Sport app "We've tried and tried. I was delighted with the offer the club put to Danny. He refused it, as is his right, and we're alright about it. " While suggesting Armstrong has "not quite been at the same level this season", Mc Innes described him as "outstanding" last week against Aberdeen. "It would be no surprise to me if clubs were looking at Danny, " he said. "He's not going to be a Kilmarnock player next season. We've accepted that. "As far as I'm aware, and I think I'm close enough to Danny that I would know, I believe him that there's been no contact from Hearts or anybody. " Mc Innes said "someone privately" told him of Hearts' interest a few weeks ago but said Kilmarnock had received no request to speak to the player. Meanwhile, he expects most of Kilmarnock's January transfer business to be done towards the end of the month "because everybody's hedging their bets and there's a domino effect". "It's very rare that you're able to make early signings in January unless you're paying money and we're not going to be paying money, " Mc Innes added. Are Man Utd in danger of relegation? Premier League reaction & Rooney leaves Plymouth Man Utd relegation 'a possibility' says Amorim Rooney leaves Plymouth Argyle after dismal run The long-awaited Gavin & Stacey finale Join us in Barry and Billericay as we catch up with the Shipmans and the Wests for the very last time Annie and Nick select their favourite songs from 2024 The best playlist of the year, with songs from Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Bon Iver and more Warm-hearted comedy with Gregor Fisher and Greg Mc Hugh Richard's slightly doddery dad Ken drives him crazy, but are they really that different? A bumper year of elections and sporting moments Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at 2024 with Today presenters past and present BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team How Ferguson masterminded Aberdeen's greatest win Amorim on relegation & 'one of worst moments in Man Utd history' Video Amorim on relegation & 'one of worst moments in Man Utd history' The making of Konstas - Australia's new batting star Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2025 Whisky for Di Stefano - Ferguson's first mind game? Video Whisky for Di Stefano - Ferguson's first mind game? Quiz: How well do you remember cricket in 2024? 'Lyon does the job! ' - Australia win as India collapse. Video'Lyon does the job! ' - Australia win as India collapse Late drama & brilliance - best football moments of 2024 Analysis: Why Liverpool are 'nearly impossible' to defend against. Video Analysis: Why Liverpool are 'nearly impossible' to defend against Is Liverpool's new front three even better than Salah, Mane & Firmino? The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured Awesome passes & stunning catches - NFL best plays. Video Awesome passes & stunning catches - NFL best plays Wins, drama and race debuts - take the 2024 F1 quiz Salah, De Bruyne, Wood - who can discuss a free transfer in January Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024 'Modern-day gladiator' - the rise of heavyweight hope Itauma Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz Death of the terrace - one fan's love letter How heavyweight division is shaping up - and fights we want to see Delivery, timing and 'dark arts' - the anatomy of a set-piece © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.