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.
13. Nicola Turco
Red Bull Salzburg liked the Italian youth international enough to sign him from Juventus, and AC Milan liked him enough to loan him into their youth team. 6ft 3 and played for some huge clubs. Yes, senior experience is lacking but all these sides have watched him shine as a prospect. At 21, worth a gamble? | Getty Images