Ross County have launched a bid to secure Aberdeen striker David Goodwillie on loan.

The 26-year-old Scotland international has started 11 games for the Dons this season and scored twice.

Staggies boss Jim McIntyre is keen to add to his attack following recent injuries to Craig Curran and Liam Boyce.

Dons striker Goodwillie would be ineligible for Ross County’s League Cup final against Hibs as he is cup tied.

Goodwillie started the Reds’ 2-0 League Cup defeat to Hibs last September.

Aberdeen are remaining tight lipped on any transfer speculation, both in and out of Pittodrie.

However it is understood a loan move for Goodwillie could be sanctioned but only if there is movement of new players into Pittodrie.

Aberdeen had been linked with a potential loan move for Southampton’s Sam Gallagher and would still seek cover at centre-forward.

Goodwillie signed a contract extension with the Dons last year tying him to Pittodrie until the end of this season.

The Dons hope to complete the £200,000 move for Inverness Caley Thistle midfielder Greg Tansey before the transfer window closes at midnight.

Aberdeen have reportedly triggered a release clause in Tansey’s contract but the Highlanders are keen on retaining the 27-year-old.