LEICESTER CITY have joined the growing list of clubs interested in £1.5million-rated Hibs kid Josh Doig.
SunSport can reveal the high-flying Foxes had the young Hibees left-back watched in action during their Scottish Cup victory over Queen of the South on Monday night.
Doig, 18, has had scouts flocking to see him play throughout his debut season at Easter Road.
Manchester City, Leeds United and Arsenal have all been linked with the attacking full-back.
Now Brendan Rodgers’ recruitment department at the King Power Stadium have started doing their own homework on the up-and-coming starlet.
Doig strolled through the cup clash with Queens at Palmerston in his latest impressive display.
Hibs have got Doig tied down on a long-term contract which runs until the summer of 2025.
But they are realistic enough to know that big clubs are set to swoop this summer and make serious bids to lure him away from Edinburgh.
Scotland Under-18 cap Doig has been at Hibs for only 14 months having been released by city rivals Hearts.
The young defender was sent on loan to Queen’s Park for the remainder of last season.
But he has grabbed his chance in Jack Ross’ first team this time around and gone from strength to strength as Hibs look to seal third place in the Premiership.
Hibs pal Darren McGregor last month told SunSport Hearts’ decision to let go of Doig was “incredible”.
He added: “Josh is one of the best technically, he has a really bright future. He’s level-headed as well, which is half the battle.”
Meanwhile, BBC Scotland will broadcast Forfar Athletic vs Dundee United in the Scottish Cup on Friday April 16, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
Less than 24 hours, Hibernian’s 12.15pm clash in Stranraer will also be covered by the Beeb.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
