Shaun Maloney is planning on Scott Allan being a Hibs player beyond Monday’s transfer deadline - as Kilmarnock joined the hunt for the midfielder.
The 30-year-old playmaker’s contract runs out in the summer and St Mirren and Dundee are also interested.
But Maloney is hopeful of holding onto the former Celtic and Dundee United man who has featured in two of his five games in charge.
On the prospect of the player leaving before Monday’s deadline Maloney said: “I spoke to Scott today. At the moment no.
“I am still planning on him being here at the close of window.
“But I’m always open if a player decides there’s something different he wants then my door is always open. I plan on having him tomorrow and moving forward but if that changes then the player can always see me.
“In terms of keeping him beyond the summer, that’s something I can’t answer for any of the squad. It’s so soon.
“I have used Scott already against Aberdeen and at Celtic Park. I have been really happy with him, how he has trained and taken on information. I have nothing but positive things to say about Scott.
“If he has a different idea then I’m ok and will always speak to him.”
