David Marshall is set to undergo a medical in Edinburgh TODAY with a view to joining Hibs, according to reports.
The Scotland international is believed to have agreed a pre-contract deal at the club but the move required Lee Johnson's seal of approval.
The former Sunderland boss joined the Hibees on a four-year deal last week as Shaun Maloney's successor.
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And BBC Sport Scotland report he could be ready to bring in his first signing in veteran goalie Marshall.
The 37-year-old is a free agent following a short-spell at QPR.
Marshall - who has also turned out for the likes of Celtic, Norwich, Cardiff, Hull, Wigan and Derby - would provide competition for Matt Macey.
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The current Hibs No1 featured over 40 times for the top team with Kevin Dabrowski playing the back-up role.
It's set to be a big summer of change with Johnson looking to add quality and turn fortunes around at Easter Road after a poor campaign.
Hibs failed to reach the top six and ended the season in eighth.