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Hibernian are in "advanced talks" to sign Scotland defender Grant Hanley, head coach David Gray has revealed. The 33-year-old was released by Birmingham City earlier this summer after his short-term deal with the English League One winners expired. The centre-back was at Easter Road to watch Hibs' Europa League qualifying defeat by Midtjylland last week and Gray has confirmed he is pushing to sign him. "We are in advanced talks with that one, " said Gray prior to Hibs' Conference League qualifying first leg with Partizan Belgrade. "We're hoping to see what that one can look like. He's someone that has played at a very high level. "I speak about that all the time, trying to find the right type of people into the football club. We're working hard to see what we can do on that. " The Dumfries-born centre-back has made 62 Scotland appearances since his debut against Wales in 2011, scoring twice in that time. But Hibs are set to be Hanley's first Scottish club following spells with Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and Norwich City. Visit our Hibs page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hibs news notifications in the BBC Sport app Former Porto captain Costa dies aged 53 Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa Man Utd make £74m bid for RB Leipzig striker Sesko Inside the homes of three men who changed British life From medicine to comedy: Harry Hill reflects on his life Annika returns to solve unfathomable murders Santana's classic 1990 performance at the Manchester Apollo 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' Will Mc Laren be worried about Norris-Piastri relationship? Monday Night Club: Pivotal season for Spurs, no more egos at Rangers & Man Utd pre-season success. Audio Monday Night Club: Pivotal season for Spurs, no more egos at Rangers & Man Utd pre-season success 'England and India provide most intense, dramatic and emotional finale' How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Who pressed their Ashes case? Who disappointed? England's player ratings Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Green shoots for Man Utd or another false dawn? Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered. Video Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered 'Oh my goodness' - Rhodes hits a hole-in-one with a difference. Video'Oh my goodness' - Rhodes hits a hole-in-one with a difference Lions player ratings - the incredible, the unlucky & the poor 'Like being with a rock star' - departing Son's 10 years at Spurs The mountain retreat - upholding an Italian tradition Thorpe was a 'fighter' - Stewart remembers former England team-mate. Video Thorpe was a 'fighter' - Stewart remembers former England team-mate Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Lego, lash lifts and Reggie the dog - inside England's Euro 2025 success Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.