Hibs are looking for options up front and the free agent market is where they’ll need to go.
Head coach David Gray has already struck gold in this department, with Dwight Gayle arriving after time without a club, and turning himself into a cult hero as his team finished third in the Premiership. They will hope lightning can strike twice after missing out on a loan deal for Birmingham City and Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes on deadline day.
Steven Fletcher has been linked with a sensational return to Hibs but that isn’t one that is being pursued, albeit, a striker is still being sought to aid Kieron Bowie, Martin Boyle and Thibault Klidje. Options are limited at this stage but there is still a mix of experienced forwards alongside some more youthful wildcards. So having a look at who’s out there, here are 13 candidates to fill the striker role Hibs are looking to fill.
9. Max Woltman
A versatile attacker, the Liverpool academy product was released by Oxford United in the summer. Similar to Vale in that he's a younger player, 22, in need of a reboot. Scored aplenty at youth level. | Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
10. Chadrac Akolo
Back to the Swiss market, Akolo has just left Elie Youan's former side, St Gallen. Extensive experience in that nation's top flight alongside Bundesliga outings and regular DR Congo appearances. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Freddie Ladapo
A lengthy run of clubs with hits and misses. Contract at Huddersfield Town has been terminated after a difficult stint but has hit form previously for likes of Plymouth and Rotherham, which earned a move to Ipswich. | Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
12. Chris Martin
Not so long ago in international team past, Martin was the stereotypical 'big man up top' for Scotland across his 17 national team appearances. Featured at Queens Park Rangers, Derby County, Bristol City, Hull City and Fulham among others. and released by Bristol Rovers where he hit 16 goals in 34 games at one stage. 36, but a target man and bags of experience if fit. | SNS Group