Hibs look set to miss out on Ross McCrorie after Aberdeen agreed a fee with Rangers for the midfielder.
McCrorie is expected at Cormack Park for his medical this morning, and will sign an initial loan with a "set fee to buy".
According to Record Sport Hibs made two bids before Aberdeen came in and met Rangers' asking price. McInnes is said to have been keen on the player for a while.
The deal means the staggered transfer fee would come out of Aberdeen's budget for next season.
Steven Gerrard admitted after Rangers' draw with Livingston that “Ross is close [to a move]. He has a couple of options on the table."
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Along with Hibs, Swiss side St Gallen were also said to be keen on a move for McCrorie, who can also at play right back and centre back in attition to central midfield.
Jack Ross now looks as if he'll have to turn his attention elsewhere in the search for a new midfielder.
