A big factor in Hibs’ favour is that technical performance director David Marshall is also close to Dykes
11:25, 28 Aug 2025Updated 19:36, 28 Aug 2025
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Hibs are in the hunt to bring Lyndon Dykes back to Scotland.
The capital side, who are in Conference League play-off action against Legia Warsaw tonight, are keen on a loan deal before the deadline.
They face competition from both sides of the border to land the Scotland international.
Birmingham City can’t guarantee Dykes the playing time he wants and are willing to look at options.
The 29-year-old is looking for regular first-team football to keep himself at the forefront of Steve Clarke’s thoughts for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Dykes has been named in the Scotland squad for the forthcoming World Cup games against Denmark and Belarus.
Hibs have already brought in his Scotland and ex-Birmingham City teammate Grant Hanley in this window.
Another big factor in Hibs’ favour is that technical performance director David Marshall is also close to Dykes and another former Scottish international teammate.
He is another driving force in the deal.
The forward left Livingston back in 2020 for Queen’s Park Rangers.
He had four seasons there before he moved to Birmingham City last season.
Dykes played his part in the Blues winning League One and getting back into the Championship.
David Marshall is driving the deal for Dykes after landing Hanley(Image: SNS Group)
Hibs boss David Gray is looking for another striker to take some of the strain off Martin Boyle and Kieron Bowie.
They have also spent a club record fee to bring in Thibault Klidje from Luzern.
The 24-year-old is being broken gently into the Hibs’ first team.
It has been a busy summer for Hibs, who are looking to build on last season’s third-place finish.
They have bought Klidje, goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger, Josh Mulligan and Miguel Chaiwa, while also bringing in Hanley and Jamie McGrath.