Steven Naismith will not be linking up again with his former Everton boss David Moyes after failing to agree personal terms on a move to Sunderland.

Black Cats boss Moyes is desperate to add to his squad before Wednesday night's transfer deadline. But after completing a £13.6million deal for Lorient midfielder Didier Ndong, the Wearsiders were unable to push through their move for Naismith.

Moyes took the Scottish forward to Everton from Rangers in 2012. He was a popular figure on Merseyside, overcoming a difficult start to win over supporters with his blend of tenacity and skill.

Steven Naismith trains with Scotland on the day his proposed move to Sunderland fell through

A move to Wearside would have reunited Naismith with his former Everton boss David Moyes

The 29-year-old is now likely to stay with Norwich, who he joined for £8million in January

But just four months after hitting a match-winning hat-trick against Chelsea last September Naismith was transferred to Norwich for £8million.

A move to Sunderland would have seen the 29-year-old return to the Premier League following the Canaries' relegation in May.

He is currently with the Scotland squad preparing for a World Cup qualifier in Malta on Sunday and earlier said any potential deal was in the hands of his agent.