As revealed by the Evening News on Friday morning, Hearts and Hibs could be in a position to benefit from uncertainty and financial issues in England, opening up more doors for potential recruits.
Due to the finances on offer in English football, from the Premier League down to the fifth tier, there are a host of players who would normally be unattainable for Scottish clubs. However, clubs are set to cut their costs drastically down south with individuals wary of simply getting a contract.
Click and scroll through to see some of the players Hibs could make a move with their contract expiring this summer, once the club lift their wage deferral.
5. Marvin Johnson (Middlesbrough)
Ex-Motherwell winger, Johnson would add speed, power and verticality on the wing. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Ali Crawford (Bolton Wanderers)
Not quite found the back of the net in England as regularly as he did with Hamilton Academical. Knows what is required in Scotland. | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday)
Regarded as the Owls’ best and most reliable forward with a goal every other game in the league. Now 33, would be a huge signing for Hibs. | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
8. Lewis MacLeod (Rangers)
One of the most promising youngsters to emerge from Rangers’ academy in recent years. Has been hampered by injuries but still just 25. | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk