Aberdeen missed out on a £1million swoop for Hungarian Under 21s star Denes Vilmos, after he chose to move to the Belgian second tier instead, according to his agent.
The Dons were busy on deadline day after splashing out for Kevin Nisbet, Jesper Karlsson and then landing free agent Stuart Armstrong a day later.
But they also narrowly failed in a bid to bring in Vilmos, who can play as a right winger or a striker, from Hungarian top flight side Zalaegerszeg.
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The 20-year-old had a choice between moving to Pittodrie or Belgian football after both clubs reportedly had bids of £1 million accepted, but he opted to sign for Kortrijk, where current Scotland Under 21s defender Matthew Anderson currently plays.
The player's agent, Sowunmi Thomas, explained: "In the last few days, Scottish side Aberdeen also made a second offer and Denes could have gone there.
"But we agreed with him that it would be more beneficial for his development to transfer to a team that is fighting for promotion and plays with a distinctly attacking approach, where he would play every week, rather than try and work his way into the team in the top flight of Scottish football.
"That is why he ultimately chose Kortrijk.
"We are grateful to Zalaegerszeg for allowing him to leave and giving him an excellent opportunity."
