Striker James Wilson returns to Aberdeen on two-year deal after being released by Manchester United
* Confirmation of seventh close season signing is expected Wednesday morning
* Dons boss Derek McInnes has fought off interest from Sunderland to land Wilson
* Striker impressed on loan at the Dons despite scoring only four goals last season
Aderdeen have secured a permanent deal for released Manchester United striker James Wilson.
Dons boss Derek McInnes has fought off interest from Sunderland to land the 23-year-old on a two year contract.
Confirmation of the Pittodrie club's seventh close season signing is expected Wednesday morning.
Once a top prospect at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal, Wilson's career has stalled in recent years.
Despite grabbing just four goals during a year on loan at Pittodrie last season, the return of the striker on a permanent deal represents a Dons signing coup.
Speaking earlier this week Aberdeen legend Willie Miller backed a Wilson return saying: 'If they can get him to return they should be applauded.
Aberdeen have fought off interest from Sunderland to land striker James Wilson. The 23-year-old impressed on loan at the Dons despite scoring only four goals last season
'After being released by United, Wilson will have been the subject of plenty of interest from clubs in England.
'I know many fans don't think he made enough of a contribution during his loan.
'But we saw glimpses of what he is capable of and in the final few games he started to play close to his top form.'
Aberdeen have already signed Ash Taylor, Curtis Main, Craig Bryson, Greg Leigh and wingers Ryan Hedges and John Gallagher.
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