Rory McAllister could be set for a sensational return to Brechin City from Cove Rangers, Courier Sport understands.
The Highland League side have had a substantial five-figure offer for the striker accepted, according to sources.
McAllister has one-year left remaining on his deal at Cove after signing a three-year contract with the side, then in League Two, in 2020.
On Sunday, the Aberdeen outfit announced the 35-year-old, who was their second top scorer last season, had been placed on the transfer list.
🔵 Cove Rangers wishes to announce that striker Rory McAllister has been placed on the transfer list.
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— Cove Rangers FC (@CoveRangersFC) July 24, 2022
A statement from the club said the forward is “unable to give the commitment required to play at Championship level”.
The statement added: “The club has been left with no alternative but to make him available for transfer.”
Levein and Kirk meeting with McAllister
With the newly-promoted Championship side accepting an offer from City, it’s understood club adviser Craig Levein and boss Andy Kirk are set to meet with the player to talk over contract terms.
It’s believed Peterhead are also interested in bringing back the player who spent eight years with the Blue Toon.
But Brechin would appear to be leading the race to land McAllister’s signature.
A deal would see McAllister return to Glebe Park after starring for the side over two seasons scoring 58 goals in 87 appearances between 2009 and 2011.
In both campaigns, he was voted PFA Scotland Second Division Player of the Year.
The signing could be a real statement of intent for the Angus side as they look to mount a Highland League Title challenge.
They got off to the best of starts to their campaign with a 1-0 win over Rothes on Saturday.
Should McAllister put pen to paper in time, he could make his second debut for Brechin away to Forres Mechanics this weekend.
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