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Matthew Fulton

Kevin Nisbet Hibs future addressed as Lee Johnson makes realistic claim on striker's 'ambitions'

Lee Johnson admits Kevin Nisbet will have 'ambitions' of playing at the highest level but he's delighted to still have him at Hibs.

The Scotland cap brought the transfer window rumour mill to a screeching halt when his seemingly done and dusted move to English Championship side Millwall was kiboshed at the eleventh hour. Nisbet looked set to call time on his Easter Road adventure but made a stunning return to Leith much to the delight of Johnson and the fanbase.

The forward has been in a good vein of form but Johnson is realistic that the summer window could bring more interest on the 26-year-old's services. He detailed how impressed his is by Nisbet in training but says as long as he is in the capital his development will be a priority.

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