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The striker spent last season on loan at Pittodrie from Manchester United.
Derek McInnes is keen to sign the 23-year-old, who is set to become a free agent at the end of next month.
The Aberdeen manager – who could see his side qualify for the Europa League if Celtic overcome Hearts to win the Scottish Cup tomorrow – has already boosted his striking options by agreeing a pre-contract for Motherwell striker Curtis Main.
He will add to his frontline options along with Sam Cosgrove, Stevie May and Bruce Anderson, who has returned after a successful loan at Dunfermline Athletic.
Aberdeen will also make an offer to Wilson if he tells them he would be open to a return to the Granite City.
Any move would have to see Wilson take a massive wage cut – probably about a tenth of what he is currently on at Old Trafford.
Wilson was tipped for big things when he broke through under Louis Van Gaal and was handed a big contract.
The player then had a terrible run of injuries and since then he has had loans at Brighton, Derby County and Sheffield United.
Aberdeen transfer news: James Wilson is considering a permanent move (Image: GETTY)
Aberdeen transfer news: James Wilson could join Aberdeen on a permanent deal (Image: GETTY)
Aberdeen transfer news: James Wilson will NOT continue at Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
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Manchester United have already confirmed that Wilson’s contract won’t be extended beyond this summer.
He has had a rollercoaster stay in Scotland but showed fleeting moments of magic and showed some of his best form at the end of the campaign.
Express Sport understands that the Englishman is currently giving a return to Aberdeen serious consideration.
Wilson knows he needs to get his career back on track at a club which will give him the platform and with a manager who believes in him.
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He knows he will get that at Aberdeen with McInnes and he was also a popular figure in the Pittodrie dressing room.
Wilson has other options in England and abroad that are likely to be more lucrative but might not offer the same stability as the Dons.
McInnes and his recruitment team are working hard behind the scenes.
“Hopefully there will be some good, positive news in the next few weeks about new players coming in,” said McInnes.