Premiership rivals line up bid for Hibs' January transfer target

Kevin Nisbet attracted plenty of attention following his form for Raith Rovers and Dunfermline

Dundee United have once again set their sights on Dunfermline Athletic striker Kevin Nisbet – a January target of Hibs.

The 23-year-old has been hugely prolific across the past two campaigns, with Raith Rovers in League One and the Pars in the Championship.

In his last 78 appearances he has hit 57 goals, attracting plenty of interest from around the UK.

Kevin Nisbet has been hugely prolific across his past two seasons. Picture: SNS

The Scottish Sun report a number of English sides are keen on the former Partick Thistle striker, while newly-promoted Dundee United want him to stay in Scotland, offering him the chance to make the step up.

The Tangerines were keen on the player in January as were Hibs.

The Easter Road side reportedly had an offer rejected for Nisbet as they sought to strengthen the side late in the window as Florian Kamberi headed to Rangers.

The striker has followed a similar route to Lawrence Shankland. Highly-rated as a teenager but encountering a couple of seasons of struggle before finding their feet in the third tier.

It is yet clear whether Hibs will return with an offer but any move is unlikely soon with the players and staff still deferring wages.

Only once the wage deferrals of between 20 and 50 per cent have been lifted will the club begin to add to the squad.

Hibs have been linked with a move for Drey Wright who rejected a contract renewal offer from St Johnstone and is now a free agent.