Jamie McGrath rejects Hibs despite St Mirren accepting late offer as Aberdeen wait in the wings

Jamie McGrath is set to turn down the chance to join Hibernian - but St Mirren remain keen on taking Alex Gogic off Shaun Maloney's hands.

Record Sport understands Hibs made their move for the Buddies' Ireland international on Sunday, with a £150,000-player swap.

But the out-of-contract former Dundalk ace is instead likely to stay put in Paisley.

The news will be a major boost to boss Jim Goodwin, who has been desperate to cling onto his star midfield man.

However, Aberdeen - who saw talks on a pre-contract break down earlier this month - are monitoring the situation ahead of Monday's transfer deadline, along with English League One outfit Wigan.

Goodwin is, though, hoping to push through a deal for Gogic.

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English side Fleetwood Town were also keen on the Cypriot international but Goodwin is determined to lure the combative midfielder along the M8.

The former Hamilton player is out of contract in the summer and has been told by Hibs that he can leave in this window.

The Easter Road chiefs had hoped to resurrect their move for McGrath after seeing their summer deadline day swoop collapse.

Former Leith boss Jack Ross thought he had a deal signed and sealed back in August, only for it to fall-apart