Elie Youan is wanted in France with a big money offer on the table for Hibs chiefs. Record Sport understands an offer in the region of £2.5million has been submitted to the Easter Road club for the attacker.
The capital club are currently without a manager following the axing of Nick Montgomery from his post with the search in Leith to replace him ongoing.
Former Ross County boss Malky Mackay has arrived as sporting director and he will oversee the hunt for a new boss. Youan - who scored 10 goals in all competitions - was part of the Hibs side that failed to land a top six finish.
It was an underwhelming end to the campaign with the new incoming gaffer tasked with turning fortunes around in the capital.
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