Hibs wanted to sign him and the Easter Road outfit now look set to beat Oxford United, where Cadden had a spell on loan, to his signature.
The 24-year-old is keen to get his career back on track after limited game time with the Major League Soccer champions.Jack Ross hopes to get a deal agreed this week.
Crew controversially signed Cadden from Motherwell last summer and the Fir Park side have still to agree compensation with the US team.
Hibs head of recruitment Graeme Mathie has already said he hopes to make signings over the next couple of weeks. A goalkeeper now looks a priority after Queens Park Rangers recalled Dillon Barnes.
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