Lee Johnson rues ‘big loss’ as Ryan Porteous and Kevin Nisbet near Hibs exits

By Oliver Anderson
Published 27th Jan 2023, 13:55 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2023, 13:55 BST
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Lee Johnson has confirmed that Ryan Porteous and Kevin Nisbet have left the Hibernian camp to tie up prospective moves to England.

Scotland defender Porteous is down at Championship side Watford after the Easter Road club accepted a bid, reportedly in the region of up to £500,000.

Hibs have also accepted an offer of around £2.3million which includes add-ons from Championship side Millwall for Scotland striker Nisbet.

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Ahead of the cinch Premiership game against Aberdeen at Easter Road on Saturday, Hibs boss Johnson said: “They are not in the building today, obviously there’s been bids come in from Watford and Millwall respectively, they are down talking to them.

Ryan Porteous and Kevin Nisbet are set to leave Hibs for the English Championship. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)Ryan Porteous and Kevin Nisbet are set to leave Hibs for the English Championship. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)