Aberdeen have reportedly failed in their ambitious bid to bring James McFadden to the club.

The Scottish forward was released by Everton following a short-term deal at Goodison Park with Dons boss Craig Brown keen to lure him to Pittodrie.

Brown made a play for McFadden before he joined the Toffees last October and again has pursued the 29-year old who has rejected the clubs overtures.

"We would like to have McFadden at Pittodrie but that one doesn't look likely," Brown told the Daily Record.

"McFadden made it clear he would rather stay in England. I asked him to inform us if he has a change of heart but I'm not expecting that to happen."

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