Hibs see off Saints and Dundee United to land James Scott on season-long loan, now eye defender transfer

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The former Motherwell man is a player Hibs have been tracking for a while but interest in the Scotland U-21 player intensified after Christian Doidge picked up the Achilles injury that has ruled him out for several months.

With the Welshman expected to be missing until December, that left Kevin Nisbet as the only recognised first-team striker.

But, following a delay in paperwork, terms were finalised on Scott’s transfer today and the 20 year-old could now be pitched into Jack Ross’ side for the Premiership trip to Dundee on Sunday.

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James Scott during a Scotland U21’s training session at Oriam on September 01, 2020. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

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