Hibs midfielder Stevie Mallan update as Turkey loan move back on the cards

Hibs midfielder Stevie Mallan is closing in on a loan move to Turkey. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

The midfielder’s proposed loan move to Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor appeared to have stalled, but the Super Lig side have rekindled their interest with a loan move until the end of the season back on the cards, as well as the possibility of a permanent deal in the summer.

An agreement has been reached in principle and Mallan has travelled to Turkey to finalise the move with the deal expected to be completed before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Hibs manager Jack Ross previously stated that he had not been keen to lose the player, who has scored four goals in 21 appearances this season, but the former Scotland Under-21 star has seen his starting opportunities limited and, with the arrival of Jackson Irvine and Chris Cadden increasing competition for midfield berths, Mallan has made it known he is seeking more regular first team action and is happy to do that elsewhere.

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