Hibs can't forget to shop local in the transfer market and I see two crackers who would be great value - Tam McManus

Emiliano Marcondes and Myziane Maolida have started producing the kind of magic that might yet help conjure up a Euro spot for Hibs. Unfortunately even Bill Foley’s wand is unlikely to see either loan star extend their spell at Easter Road beyond the end of May.

They might be enjoying their football and loving the city. But both are on wages that Hibs can’t afford - even with Foley's investment. That’s the fact of the matter. It’s down to Nick Montgomery and his recruitment team to make the most of the bumped up kitty they’ll get in the summer and going by the success of the January window then it should be an exciting time for fans.

I just hope Hibs don’t ignore the talent already in the country. Much as I hate to make comparisons with the noisy neighbours, Hearts have done some good business this week tying up some of the best in the Premiership on pre-contracts. Hibs should be looking for the next Kevin Nisbet. There are players of that ilk out there.

Listen, they could have 11 players from Mars and supporters wouldn’t care if they are winning. But it’s important there’s a Scottish core at the club with the likes of David Marshall, Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson looking increasingly likely to move on.

There’s obvious targets who are turning on the style in the top flight like Danny Armstrong at Kilmarnock and Luke McCowan at Dundee. Both have that x factor and are absolutely at the level Hibs should be looking for. But they’d cost a pretty penny too with years left on their contracts and might just be out of range.

If that means dropping to the Championship to find gems then that should never be written off. Just remember the impact Nisbet made after coming in from Dunfermline.

There’s two players straight off the