Former Sunderland boss Lee Johnson is the frontrunner to change into the subsequent supervisor of Hibs after impressing membership hierarchy throughout a second interview.
Document Sport understands the 40-year-old has made an actual impression on Ron Gordon and his board throughout their seek for Shaun Maloney 's successor.
It comes after the candidates have been whittled all the way down to a three-man shortlist, which additionally consists of Karl Robinson and Michael Appleton.
Johnson has been out of labor since leaving the Stadium of Gentle within the wake of a 6-0 thumping for Sunderland in opposition to Bolton in January
He grew to become Oldham boss aged 31 earlier than a four-year keep at Bristol Metropolis – establishing himself because the longest-serving boss within the Championship earlier than departing in 2020.
Johnson's nomadic taking part in profession led to a short stint with metropolis rivals Hearts and Kilmarnock.
Chairman, Gordon, son Ian and chief govt Ben Kensell launched an in depth seek for their subsequent head coach, which included a visit to London to satisfy a bunch of candidates in individual.
Former PSV boss Philip Cocu and ex-Actual Madrid assistant supervisor Paul Clement have been amongst those that met with Hibs’ prime brass throughout their search.
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However a transfer for Manchester United icon Roy Keane proved to be a non-starter as a result of numerous components.
Hibs are aware of the necessity to get this appointment proper with Jack Ross and Maloney each sacked 4 months aside throughout a season to neglect.
Membership icon David Grey has been in short-term cost however it hasn't led to an upturn in outcomes with followers miffed within the wake of Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to backside facet Dundee.