Hibernian are in “advanced talks” to sign Scotland defender Grant Hanley, head coach David Gray has revealed.
The 33-year-old was released by Birmingham City earlier this summer after his short-term deal with the English League One winners expired.
The centre-back was at Easter Road to watch Hibs’ Europa League qualifying defeat by Midtjylland last week and Gray has confirmed he is pushing to sign him.
“We are in advanced talks with that one,” said Gray prior to Hibs’ Conference League qualifying first leg with Partizan Belgrade.
“We’re hoping to see what that one can look like. He’s someone that has played at a very high level.
“I speak about that all the time, trying to find the right type of people into the football club. We’re working hard to see what we can do on that.”
The Dumfries-born centre-back has made 62 Scotland appearances since his debut against Wales in 2011, scoring twice in that time.
But Hibs are set to be Hanley’s first Scottish club following spells with Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and Norwich City.
