Hibs are in dire need of another option in attack after injury ruled out Christian Doidge for up to four months.
Though both Martin Boyle and Jamie Murphy can play through the centre if required, both are preferred on the flanks, leaving last season’s leading goalscorer as the only recognised out-and-out striker with experience at the top-flight level.
There will likely be more options for young players to get a chance, like Jamie Gullan, but the Easter Road side will need to dip into the market to make sure the squad stays among the leading contenders for a third-place finish before Doidge returns in the new year.
So we’ve looked at the media reports and scoured the free agent market to see which players the club could look to add in order to supplement their attack.
There will likely be more options for young players to get a chance, like Jamie Gullan, but the Easter Road side will need to dip into the market to make sure the squad stays among the leading contenders for a third-place finish before Doidge returns in the new year.
. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 08: Hibernian's Christian Doidge ahead of kick off during a cinch Premiership match between Hibernian and Ross County at Easter Road, on August 08, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Hibs striker Christian Doidge will be out of action for a while after picking up an injury. Picture: SNS Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic)
The link that refuses to go away. Hibs fans would love their favourite to come back and Griffiths has made it known before he wants to return before retiring. He also appears to be way down the pecking order at Celtic. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Greg Stewart (unattached)
Not the ideal replacement in terms of height and strength, but could still be an excellent foil for Nisbet as a creative second-striker, a role he thrived in at Kilmarnock. Photo: Rico Brouwer - SNS Group
9. Lorent Tolaj (Brighton)
Hibs have a partnership with the Premiership club and could use it to plug the gap. Tolaj, seen here alongside Hearts loanee Alex Cochrane, is a 19-year-old Swiss youth international. Photo: Alex Burstow
10. Elliot Lee (Luton Town)
Played a significant role in Luton achieving consecutive promotions but struggled with the step up to the Championship. Rediscovered his mojo at Oxford United last term on loan. On an expiring contract. Photo: Marc Atkins
11. Tom Eaves (Hull City)
The towering striker fell out of contention at Hull City last season and, with his contract running out next summer, could be available on a cheeky loan deal. Photo: George Wood