Former Celtic winger Jonny Hayes has agreed to return to Aberdeen despite late interest from Championship side Reading.
The 32-year old was a free agent after Celtic opted against offering him new terms earlier this month.
He will sign a two year contract on Monday as he prepares to add to his 207 appearances and 70 assists for Aberdeen.
The Irishman rose through Reading's under-18 side as a teenager but opted to stay in the SPL, aiming to replicate his 2016-17 season at Aberdeen.
Hayes fired in 11 goals and provided 24 assists before being snapped up by Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers.
He couldn't make the same contributions in Glasgow while often being deployed at full-back but made 68 appearances as the Hoops stormed to three consecutive titles.
