Livingston have confirmed the signing of winger Steven Bradley from Hibs for a nominal fee.
The 20-year-old will train with the Lions but the move won't become official until the start of the winter transfer window on January 1.
The youngster, who featured as a trialist for Livi in friendly victories over FK Liepaja and Fortuna Sittard last week, signs on a two-and-a-half year deal with the Tony Macaroni Arena outfit.
Bradley made his professional debut for Queen's Park in a League Two clash with Annan Athletic before earning a move to Easter Road. He went on to make five appearances for Hibs whilst having loan spells at Ayr United and Irish top flight side Dundalk.
He made 35 appearances and netted six goals during the Irish season, which ended last month.
Speaking to the Courier, Lions gaffer David Martindale said: "He did really well when he went away. When I look at what he brought to the team, he did really well and I was pleased with his progress.
"The off the ball stuff, I was pleasantly surprised. On the ball, I knew what he could do but his game knowledge and game management in both games was very impressive.
"The Liepaja game, he scored a great goal and the Sittard match he played well against top opposition."
He added: "I'm looking forward to working with him. He's left-footed but can play off the left or right and it gives us a bit more versatility in the forward areas.
"Of late we've been a wee bit hamstrung in terms of options available when we've had to switch. Having Steven available probably makes it easier to play the shape I've been looking to play and having like for like changes in certain areas of the park.
"We've been a wee bit light at the top end of the park in terms of how we can approach games and Steven will help on that front."
Bradley was one of two trialists to feature for the Lions as they were crowned Titanic Cup champions during their winter training camp in Turkey.
Dominican Republic international centre-back Luiyi de Lucas also played in both games and Martindale admits he'd be keen to sign the defender - but it likely won't be until someone departs the club.
He said: "It probably depends on someone moving on but I am quite keen to get him in the building.
"I think he'd be a good squad player for us right now with the ability to grow into a good first team player for Livingston. It is difficult to adapt and get that progression but he's someone I could see making big steps forward in the next three to six months.
""We had him last year and he looked OK. He then went to FC Haka in Finland and played a good number of games and I can definitely see the difference in him. There's development and progression to be had there but he could become a very good player for us if we get him in the building."
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