Hibs are set to pull off a sensational return for Martin Boyle after Al-Faisaly announced they'd accepted a bid from Easter Road. The Edinburgh side have been working on a deal to bring the club hero back to Leith following his big-money departure for Saudi Arabia back in January.
And there's now been a breakthrough in negotiations that puts the Australia international on the brink of a Scottish Premiership comeback. The 29-year-old former Montrose and Dundee winger's absence was keenly felt at Hibs in the latter half of last season and his capture will come as a timely boost for manager Lee Johnson.
A statement from Al Faisaly on Saturday morning confirmed a deal had been struck with the Hibees as they bid Boyle good luck after a short spell at the club.. A spokesperson said: "The club's management has agreed to an offer from Scottish club Hibernian on the transfer of Australian first-team player Martin Boyle, wishing him more success."
