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Alan Galindo

Hibs 'close in' on David Marshall with Scotland keeper 'set for medical' in Edinburgh today

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.

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