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Matthew Fulton

Lee Johnson in Hibs transfer deadline day update as he makes 'delighted' Kevin Nisbet claim

Lee Johnson admits Hibs can still get transfer business over the line on deadline day despite playing against Ross County.

The Hibees are up in Dingwall to face Malky Mackay's men as the January window slams shut on the stroke of midnight and the Leith outfit have already lost top star Ryan Porteous this month. It looked as if star striker Kevin Nisbet was inches away from exiting Easter Road to Millwall last week before a dramatic U-turn led to his inclusion for Johnson's men.

Other than Emmanuel Johnson joining MLS side Austin FC on loan, there have been no other ins and outs on the final day of business but strong links remaining with the likes of Swindon Town star Jonny Williams.

READ MORE: Hibs transfer Deadline Day state of play including Kevin Nisbet, Jonny Williams and Josh Campbell

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Johnson told BBC Sportsound: "The window is all good fun. It's great for the fans and we won't disappoint them - I'm sure we will get something over the line.

"We are still active - it's not ideal having a match on deadline day but a lot of instructions have been given by myself and it will be cohesive in terms of what we are after.

"CJ (Egan-Riley) is a powerful boy and was subject of a bid from one of the biggest clubs in Europe so I was delighted to get him.

"I wasn't sure if I would lose Kevin (Nisbet). There's a chance you will, when they go to look at a club (Millwall) but I'm delighted he has stayed and he's in the starting XI tonight.

"Number nines are had to come by so we are delighted to have him and his full focus is here. I'm very pleased to have got through this window in a better place."

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