Severin is mulling over a possible move to a club in England

Aberdeen captain Scott Severin is considering a new challenge in England after revealing he feels the Scottish Premier League can be "boring".

The 30-year-old midfielder is in talks with the Dons over a contract extension, but he says other clubs are interested in his services.

"After 10 years in the SPL there are times you feel it's a bit boring and you fancy a new challenge," he said.

"But there are other times you realise it's a great league and I enjoy it."

Severin has spent the last five seasons at Pittodrie since joining from SPL rivals Hearts on a free transfer.

In that time he has played more than 180 games, scoring 12 goals, and was made the club captain after Russell Anderson moved to Sunderland in 2007.

English Championship outfit Burnley have been linked with the midfielder.

Although Severin is discussing his future with Aberdeen he admits to casting an envious eye at some of his former Dons team-mates now plying their trade in England.

"Barry Nicholson decided to go and has really enjoyed it. Russell is another player who made the move and doesn't regret it," Severin said.

"A few clubs have been on the phone to my agent but he has told them we are still in discussion with Aberdeen and they will be the first club to know my decision.

"I realise a tough decision will have to be made and I will not rush into it.

"I have a young family to think about and my wee boy starts school next year.

"I am 30 now and this will be the biggest decision of my career so I will take as long as is necessary."

Servein's team-mate Lee Mair is another player who has been linked with a summer move away from Pittodrie to St Mirren.

At the end of the last league campaign several players left the club after failing to agree new contracts.

Nicholson and Michael Hart moved to Preston North End, while Chris Clark moved to Plymouth Argyle.

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