Hibs sign Southampton striker Jake Sinclair on loan

Last updated : 01 September 2014 By Steve Forbes

Hibs have just announced the capture of summer signing number 8, with the landing of Southampton striker Jake Sinclair.

Sinclair joins the Hibees, just like Dylan McGeouch did earlier, on a season long loan deal.

The 19-year-old is the brother of Manchester City striker Scott Sinclair.

Sinclair has only made ONE first team appearance in his entire career, in an English League Cup game against Barnsley, as a 90th minute sub.

Speaking to the official club website, Sinclair said:

"I'm really impressed by everything at the club and it's great to be here - now I can't wait to get started.

"My Under-21s coach at Southampton told me about the possibility about moving to Hibs on loan on Friday and, as soon as I heard about it, I jumped at the chance."

Hibs boss Alan Stubbs added:

"I'm delighted we have added both Dylan and Jake - they will offer us something different and strengthen our attacking options.

"Dylan comes to us with a high reputation earned at Celtic and we see him playing in a more central role in midfield.

"His energy and quality will give extra impetus to the team and we're looking forward to seeing him perform for Hibs.

"Jake will give us a few options in attack; through the middle and out wide. He is a really exciting player with genuine pace, who can hurt the opposition.

"He is an up-and-coming talent, who we've been aware of for some time."

Hibs have also failed in an ambitious attempt to re-sign Leigh Griffiths on loan.

With the news that Farid El Alagui could be facing up to 6 months on the sidelines with a ruptured Achilles, hopefully the club has an ace up it's sleeve before the window closes at 11pm, or we are in for a very long season.