Aberdeen remain keen on a deal for Sunderland midfielder Dylan McGeouch, but have until Wednesday to secure his signature in time for their Europa League qualifier.
Sunderland's ultimately fruitless attempts to finalise a deal with Derek McInnes had echoes of a high-profile managerial capture from years gone by.
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