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Lee Johnson says Hibernian will listen to offers for Sunderland-linked Ryan Porteous

Former Sunderland boss Lee Johnson says Hibernian are willing to listen to offers for centre-back Ryan Porteous. The Black Cats are among a number of clubs reportedly interested in a move for the 23-year-old Scotland international.

Johnson, who is now in charge of Hibs, says he has no concerns over Porteous' professionalism as he continues to select him for action, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season. West Brom, Norwich City and Watford have been named as the English clubs interested in acquiring his services, who would be a free agent at the end of the current campaign.

Clubs from across Europe are also reportedly keen on Porteous, who made his debut for Scotland in September earlier this year. When asked about Porteous' focus, Johnson said: “Yeah, I’m 100 per cent confident on that.

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