Paul Hanlon

The 29-year-old Angolan striker is out of contract at Reading, who were relegated from the Championship. Hibs director of football Brian McDermott's Reading connections means the club will be well aware of him. Joao has attributes that would suit the Scottish game. He has physicality to compete with defenders, but he can also run in behind and score goals. He scored just seven times in the season just finished, but in the two seasons prior to that netted 29 times in 63 games.

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Allan Delferrière of Hibs shields the ball from Hearts forward Lawrence Shankland during the Edinburgh derby

Talking points from Hearts 1, Hibs 1 Patrick McPartlin

Lee Johnson wants one final push from his players against Hearts

Johnson in Hibs recruitment claim as he targets derby win Patrick McPartlin

Elie Youan celebrates at full time after scoring twice

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A green smoke bomb was thrown onto the Easter Road pitch during the 3-1 defeat by Rangers

Hibs warn fans ahead of Celtic clash Patrick McPartlin

Paul Hanlon scores for Hibs with a header in injury time. Picture: SNS

Hibs debrief: The few solid performers in poor showing Craig Fowler

Hibs goalkeeper David Marshall is beaten by James Tavernier's free-kick as Rangers go 1-0 up at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Hibs fans react to 3-1 defeat to Rangers Craig Fowler

Hibs players warm-up before Sunday's loss to Rangers at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Hibs ratings v Rangers Craig Fowler

Lewis Stevenson is about to begin his 19th season with Hibs

Stevenson eager to keep producing for Hibs Patrick McPartlin

Will Fish scores what turned out to be the winner for Hibs against St Mirren

How John Terry has improved Hibs at set-plays Patrick McPartlin

Lee Johnson is looking to add to his centre-back corps at Easter Road this summer. Picture: SNS

Hibs interested in signing Dutch centre-back Craig Fowler

A solid option if Hibs want to go for someone tried and tested at this level. He's been attracting interest from clubs in England for some time and is certain to move on from David Martindale's men.

9 out-of-contract central defenders Hibs could sign Craig Fowler

Rocky Bushiri could return for Hibs before the end of the season

Rocky closing in on comeback Patrick McPartlin

Kevin Nisbet celebrates his derby winner

Nisbet: Embarrassment fuelled derby heroics Patrick McPartlin

Joe Newell celebrates at full-time after an excellent performance in Hibs' Edinburgh derby victory. Picture: SNS

Hibs debrief: Joe Newell's dominant performance Craig Fowler

Hibs trio Chris Cadden, Joe Newell, and Kevin Nisbet celebrate at full time

Talking points from Hibs' victory over Hearts Patrick McPartlin

Hibs take on Hearts at Easter Raod

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Paul Hanlon was at Tannadice with the Hibs squad but didn't play due to injury

Hanlon injury update ahead of Hearts clash Patrick McPartlin

Referee Steven McLean shows the yellow card to Hibs boss Lee Johnson

Why VAR needs to be scrapped in Scotland immediately Craig Fowler

Will Fish has impressed at the back for Hibs

Hibs exploring Fish deal Patrick McPartlin

Antonio Colak fires Rangers into a 4-1 advantage at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Hibs player ratings v Rangers Craig Fowler

Hibs boss Lee Johnson celebrates at full time after the 4-1 victory over Livingston

Johnson dedicates Hibs win to Gordon Patrick McPartlin

Paul Hanlon paid tribute to Ron Gordon as he previewed the trip to face Livingston

Hanlon hails 'people person' Gordon Patrick McPartlin

Rocky Bushiri is stretchered off during injury time

Hibs face anxious wait over Bushiri injury Patrick McPartlin

Easter Road will play host to another Edinburgh derby this weekend when Hibs and Hearts meet in the Scottish Cup fourth round

Hibs talking points ahead of cup derby Patrick McPartlin

Paul Hanlon was left out against Motherwell due to concerns about his hamstring. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Johnson reveals why Paul Hanlon was dropped to the bench Phil Johnson

Hibs manager Lee Johnson celebrates at full time. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Johnson explains why selection gamble paid off at Fir Park Phil Johnson

Aiden McGeady and Josh Campbell help Kevin Nisbet celebrate his third goal

Hibs player ratings from Motherwell win Phil Johnson

Josh Campbell knows a Hibs win at Tynecastle would be a huge mood booster

Campbell: Derby win would boost Hibs mood Patrick McPartlin

Paul Hanlon believes Hibs are not far away from getting things right and believes a big victory would help. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

"We're not too far away. We need an atmosphere-booster kind of result" Anthony Brown

Josh Campbell shaved the post with this left-foot strike and was Hibs´ best player on the night against Rangers. Picture: Craig Foy / SNS

Player ratings: Standout player scores 8/10, but three get only 5/10 Phil Johnson

Will Fish is happy to have got more gametime in the friendly matches against Middlesbrough and Raith

Fish makes Hibs vow after Man Utd recall claims Patrick McPartlin

The Hanlon Stevenson Foundation is on track to raise more than £25,000 for good causes

More than £25,000 set to be raised from Hanlon Stevenson charity game Patrick McPartlin

Chris Cadden, left, and Paul Hanlon take part in training at East Mains

'Results need to match performances', says Hibs ace Patrick McPartlin

Paul Hanlon takes his place in the dugout ahead of the Hibs charity match on Sunday

Hanlon speaks on charity game, coaching, and Cummings Patrick McPartlin

Martin Boyle will remain with the Australia squad in Qatar

Boyle 'can still play key role for Socceroos' Patrick McPartlin

The Hanlon Stevenson Foundation 'Family Reunion' match takes place at Easter Road on Sunday November 20

Hibs heroes return for great cause Patrick McPartlin

Danny Armstrong scores the winner from the penalty spot

Armstrong penalty piles pressure on Johnson Patrick McPartlin

Goalscorers Alex Iacovitti and Goerge Harmon celebrate as a dejected Chris Cadden bows his head following Ross County's 2-0 win over Hibs. Picture: SNS

Hibs debrief: The troubling Hibs trend Craig Fowler

Rocky Bushiri was outstanding against St Mirren, earning the man of the match award for his performance. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

WATCH: Tongue-in-cheek valuation of Rocky as defender changes manager's mind Phil Johnson

Hibs players celebrate Martin Boyle's opener from the penalty spot. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

How they rated: One player scores 9/10 as four land 8/10 v St Mirren Phil Johnson

The smart money would be on Lee Johnson resisting the temptation to make wholesale changes to his team

How Hibs could line up against St Johnstone Patrick McPartlin

Hibs manager Lee Johnson speaks to his players during an open training session at Easter Road ahead of Friday's match against St Johnstone, the first in Scottish domestic football when VAR will be deployed. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Johnson issues 'very careful' warning to players ahead of VAR debut Phil Johnson