Ryan Porteous could be set for a move south of the border with Blackburn Rovers ready to make a move to land the Hibs star, according to a report.
The Easter Road defender - who is out of contract in the summer and has stated that he will not be signing a new deal in the capital - is free to talk to interested clubs over a pre-contract agreement, but the Leith club are likely to cash in now rather than lose the Scotland international for nothing in the summer.
The English Championship side, who are in the fight for the promotion play-off spots to the Premier League are ready to make a six-figure offer say the Daily Record. Serie A club Udinese have been in talks with the Hibees over a transfer but have been unable to agree a fee, although the same report states talks could resume.