Hibs are looking at Burnley defender Kevin Long as a potential replacement for Ryan Porteous, according to a report.
English Championship side Watford are believed to be ready to step up their interest in the Easter Road star - who can now officially start talking to interested parties over a pre-contract agreement. The Scotland international made it clear that he would not be signing a new deal in the capital and it is now down to the Hibees whether they receive a suitable offer this month and cash in or lose the stopper for nothing in the summer.
Porteous is being tracked by the Hornets and a number of other English clubs and could be offered terms over a pre-contract agreement. Lee Johnson is reportedly ready to act fast with The Sun reporting that they could raid Vincent Kompany's league leaders - but face competition from Premiership rivals Aberdeen.
