Hibs are reportedly favourites to land AFC Wimbledon midfielder Luke McCormick.
The attacking midfielder hasn’t yet played under Dons boss Johnnie Jackson and won't feature against Doncaster Rovers this afternoon. The South London Press reports that the 23-year-old isn’t injured and is keen to secure a move away from the club this month before the transfer window closes.
However, Lee Johnson faces competition from down south to land McCormick. League One Bristol Rovers are also interested. The former Chelsea youngster spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Rovers, scoring six times. A return to familiar surroundings could appeal to the player, but a switch to the Scottish Premiership could trump that, with the chance to compete for trophies and qualify for Europe a big carrot for lower league English targets. The finances would have work in order for a deal to happen as well. McCormick still has two years left to run on his Wimbledon contract and is understood to be one of the club’s highest earners.
The attacking midfield role has yet to be filled by Hibs since Scott Allan left after the expiry of his contract last summer. The playmaker had been used sparingly since a heart scare almost ended his career prematurely. Joe Newell and Jake Doyle-Hayes were the preferred engine room combination under Jack Ross and Shaun Maloney.
Johnson has since added former Leeds United man Nohan Kenneh in the middle of the park. However, he is more defensive minded and McCormick would offer something different to what he already has.
Aiden McGeady can operate as a number ten. However, the former Celtic star has been ruled out for up to 12 weeks with an injury. New Portuguese recruit Jair Tavares still needs time to adapt but Martin Boyle's return could mean he's used more centrally.
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