Source: FOOTYMAD
Hibs close in on the signing of TWO strikers
Calderwood homes in on targets Hibs boss Colin Calderwood has admitted today, that he is closing in on the signing of TWO new strikers. The Hibees currently only have the powerful Akpo Sodje under contract with the club, following the release of Colin Nish, Kurtis Byrne, Valdas Trakys, Darryl Duffy and the out-of-contract Derek Riordan. Calderwood is still hopeful that he can persuade Riordan to re-sign, but it now looks like the 104 goal hitman has left the club. Calderwood said: “I’m waiting for a response from a couple of people we’ve targeted. They are both forwards. “We have made offers to them and I expect by the end of next week we will have an idea if they are happening or not. “There are still things to be sorted out. However, we have looked at these players in great detail and I really like what I have seen of them." Speaking about Riordan, Calderwood added: “Derek has left and I don’t expect him to return. “With his feelings for Hibs you never know but I think he feels the time is right to go and earn some serious money.”
