Ryan Porteous transfer latest as Hibs boss Lee Johnson 'doesn't expect' departure before Hearts showdown
dailyrecord.co.ukLee Johnson is confident Ryan Porteous will still be around for the Scottish Cup derby battle with Hearts next Sunday.Easter Road chief executive Ben Kensell said this week that he expects the 23-year-old to be sold before the end of the month with Udinese and Toulouse leading the chase.
Reports in Italy now state Bologna are monitoring the situation while there remains interest in the Championship down south with Watford, Hull Stoke and Millwall among those keen on the defender.Hibs fans were bracing themselves for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Dundee United in Leith being the homegrown star’s farewell.
But Johnson hopes to call on his services for one last derby at Easter Road on Sunday, January 22 as he said: "I honestly don't think he will go before the Hearts game, based on the information I've got at this moment in time.
But obviously I could be wrong. I'm just making sure Ryan is sweet, training well, and he is. I'm not the person at this football club who will decide any transfer fee.
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