St Mirren team.The Buddies were linked with a loan move for the Northern Ireland international earlier this week.And speaking today Goodwin revealed he tried to bag the 26-year-old's permanent signature last year before he opted on a move to Pittodrie instead of Paisley.The Saints boss is hopeful he'll have a new attacking recruit in by early next week at the latest.He told Renfrewshire Live Sport: "I think we need a bit more pace and creativity in the team and that's what we're working hard on."We're not the only teams out there looking at the same players though, so it's about trying to get the right deal in place that works within the structures of our club."I like Matty a lot, I tried to get him when he was at St Johnstone prior to him.
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