Reliable football journalist Alan Nixon reports that Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson has ruled out a move for Gary Madine.

Madine is currently at Cardiff City, where he is not the first-choice striker, and Bolton might have hoped for a reunion.

The 27-year-old was spotted at the Macron Stadium last night, watching on as Bolton beat Birmingham City 1-0.

However, that deal now looks unlikely. Speaking on Twitter, Nixon said: "BOLTON. No Madine return. Says boss."

Madine joined the Trotters on a free transfer in summer 2015 and scored 26 goals in two-and-a-half seasons with the club.

Last season, he scored 10 goals in 29 games for Bolton to lead the charge in their survival bid but then joined promotion chasing Cardiff in January.

Madine failed to score in 13 games for the Bluebirds, despite them winning promotion, and has only played two minutes this season.

The Verdict

Madine arguably enjoyed the best spell of his career at Bolton and I'm sure he would love to return.

Moving away was a mistake on a personal level, because he has less chances at Cardiff and he was the star man at Bolton.

The physical centre-forward would have been an excellent capture, so this will come as disappointing news to Bolton fans.

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