Birmingham City ace holds January exit option as Championship side make him a 'top' target after Hibs collapse
Hibs were looking to strike a deal in the summer transfer window.
A Birmingham City star is reportedly attracting transfer interest as the January window opens up - months after a Hibs move collapsed.
Hibs are on the hunt for reinforcements going forward after they missed out on landing Lyndon Dykes during the summer’s deadline day. The Scotland striker has only started two league games for English Championship side Birmingham City all season and wants to be playing regularly ahead of the summer’s World Cup with Steve Clarke’s team
Easter Road head coach David Gray is looking for a Dykes type forward and someone who can help ease the burden on forward Kieron Bowie. Whether or not Hibs spark that interest up again remains to be seen but the forward is reportedly wanted by Charlton Athletic, also of the Championship.
Lyndon Dykes future update
The Valley club are said to be willing to offer the game time Dykes is seeking. It’s claimed in the Daily Record: “Charlton want to offer Scotland star Lyndon Dykes an English Championship switch. The Valiants are keen on a January move for the big striker.
“Dykes is currently at Birmingham City but has played more of a cameo role this season. Addicks boss Nathan Jones is keen to add more firepower and a physical presence to his frontline. Dykes is one of the top targets on his list. Charlton have just been promoted and Jones wants another striker to give them more firepower.”
Speaking of his collapsed Hibs move earlier this season, Dykes said: “I mean obviously I'm a Birmingham player, there was talk there, looking obviously to go on a loan. Hibs tried to do their best but it didn't end up happening and that's just the way it happens. I'm always, wherever I've been, I give 100%. I train the best I can every day and everyone knows what I bring. So yeah, I'm a Birmingham player and I'll fight and hopefully have a good season.”
Hibs on trying to sign Lyndon Dykes
Sporting director Malky Mackay said of Hibs moving for Dykes: “It's quite well known we had our conversations with Lyndon and Birmingham and we didn't manage to get them yet. It's as simple as that. Some you do and some you don't. We didn't at the end of the day. So we move on from that.”
A response to the Hibs talk was emphatic from Dykes as he headed a second-half stoppage time winner against Swansea City in September. Birmingham City head coach Chris Davies said: “He’s been an important part of the squad.
“I spoke to Lyndon on the phone when he was away with Scotland. We speak a lot – I talk to all the players about where they stand. And he wants to be here, to work hard, to fight for his place and he’s clearly showed what contribution you can make. He’s come back and he’s been great. I’m so pleased he’s here – and in my time here he’s had a few big moments. He’s professional – a really reliable player and, as far as I’m concerned, he can keep on having moments like that because it’s going to be all the better for us.”