It looks as though Glenn Middleton will join Hibernian on loan from Rangers at some stage this week.
The Daily Record reports that the teenager is set for a medical with the Hibees today [Monday], while former Ger, Steven Whittaker, has already spoken to Edinburgh Live about how positive an addition he would be for the Easter Road outfit.
It marks quite a speedy turnaround, as just days ago, it was thought he was on his way to Holland. Dutch second division outfit NAC Breda were close to securing his services [Scottish Sun], but it seems Middleton has opted to stay in Scotland.
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“I played with Glenn at Norwich when I was down there and he was a young boy coming through,” Whittaker told Edinburgh Live. “He was highly thought of and he trained with the first-team a few times.”
“Being Scottish I got to know him a little bit and he will fit in well here with the boys. He is a great lad with great talent and he would be a good addition if he comes in.
“He is another guy who can unlock defences…he has power and quality when he gets into the final third. We can give him game time if he isn’t getting it at Rangers so it will only be good for him if he comes here.”
At 35, Whittaker is very much at the other end of his career to Middleton. However, as a former Ibrox man himself, the full-back is in a good position to lend advice to the young Ger, should the transfer go through.
This is an important time in Middleton’s career and development is essential. It looks as though he’ll get plenty of opportunities under Paul Heckingbottom, too.
That’s particularly because fellow winger, Martin Boyle, has just picked up a long-term knee injury.
