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Hibs midfielders Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson have reportedly been refused a pay increase to stay at Easter Road - leading to speculation that they could move to one of many clubs in January.
Celtic, Rangers, Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic and West Brom have been suggested as possible destinations, but there have been calls for the pair to remain in Edinburgh.
Willie McKay, the agent for both players, is set to discuss the situation with his clients in the next couple of days. He told the Daily Record he had been in discussion with Hibs chairman Rod Petrie, but said that nothing good came of the talks.
He said: 'I spoke today with Mr Petrie and I'm afraid it's not good news. The boys want to stay and would have signed deals with Hibs for half the money they could get elsewhere. We are not being unrealistic because Hibs could afford to make this offer if they wished. But Mr Petrie is not interested and that tells me a lot.'
If the duo leave, it is unlikely to be for less than 3million each. Thomson, 22, and Brown, 21, both played against Celtic during the 2-2 draw at the weekend - and their comments about the actions of Neil Lennon mean they might need to make an apology if they want to move to Parkhead.:laff: I'd kick Lennons baws first :laff:
But Scotland under-21 manager has said the Brown and Thomson should stay at Easter Road.
he said: 'It's a personal choice. Everyone wants to play for the biggest teams. There is no doubt about that. That's not to say Hibs are not a big team and if they can retain their players then they'll have a better opportunity of getting in amongst medal and winning a cup.
'When it comes down to that, it's a individual choice about where they want to play football. But they are Hibernian lads and, if it was at all possible, would like to stay at Hibs and see if it was possible to achieve what they want for the next few years there.'
Celtic, Rangers, Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic and West Brom have been suggested as possible destinations, but there have been calls for the pair to remain in Edinburgh.
Willie McKay, the agent for both players, is set to discuss the situation with his clients in the next couple of days. He told the Daily Record he had been in discussion with Hibs chairman Rod Petrie, but said that nothing good came of the talks.
He said: 'I spoke today with Mr Petrie and I'm afraid it's not good news. The boys want to stay and would have signed deals with Hibs for half the money they could get elsewhere. We are not being unrealistic because Hibs could afford to make this offer if they wished. But Mr Petrie is not interested and that tells me a lot.'
If the duo leave, it is unlikely to be for less than 3million each. Thomson, 22, and Brown, 21, both played against Celtic during the 2-2 draw at the weekend - and their comments about the actions of Neil Lennon mean they might need to make an apology if they want to move to Parkhead.:laff: I'd kick Lennons baws first :laff:
But Scotland under-21 manager has said the Brown and Thomson should stay at Easter Road.
he said: 'It's a personal choice. Everyone wants to play for the biggest teams. There is no doubt about that. That's not to say Hibs are not a big team and if they can retain their players then they'll have a better opportunity of getting in amongst medal and winning a cup.
'When it comes down to that, it's a individual choice about where they want to play football. But they are Hibernian lads and, if it was at all possible, would like to stay at Hibs and see if it was possible to achieve what they want for the next few years there.'
