Josh Doig is a £3million transfer target for Serie A outfit Hellas Verona, according to a report.
The Hibs left-back is also said to being tracked by Bologna as they prepare to sell former Hearts and Scotland international Aaron Hickey this summer.
But fellow Italian outfit Hellas Verona could now test the resolve of the capital club with a bid for the full-back, say the Scottish Sun.
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The 20-year-old has impressed in the top team at Easter Road since making the breakthrough two years ago.
He's been watched by a number of scouts across Europe but it is the Italian top flight side who are now reportedly ready to slap in an offer.
Former Hibs midfielder Liam Henderson and ex- Hearts man Hickey have completed the switch to Italy in recent years and Doig could be the next to follow.
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Lee Johnson's men are back in pre-season training as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
The new boss has been busy in the transfer market already with the competitive action returning to Easter Road in a matter of weeks.
Hibs open their Premier Sports Cup campaign with a home clash against Clyde.
Falkirk, Bonnyrigg Rose and Greenock Morton complete the section.
All focus then turns to the Premiership opener away to St Johnstone at the end of July before an Edinburgh derby on matchday two of the new campaign.
