Hibs favourites to land Dons midfielder

Scottish Premiership side Hibernian are in the strongest position to secure the signing of Luke McCormick from AFC Wimbledon.

The attacking midfielder, who has yet to feature this season under Johnnie Jackson, will miss Wimbledon’s League Two match with Doncaster Rovers this afternoon.

The South London Press understands McCormick is not injured and wants to move away from Plough Lane this transfer window.

League One side Bristol Rovers have also been keen to sign McCormick over the summer.

The former Chelsea midfielder spent the 2020-21 season on loan with the Gas, scoring six goals and picking up two assists during the campaign.

The 23-year-old joined the Dons under Mark Robinson and scored eight goals and recorded nine assists last season.

McCormick, who has two years left on his deal with the Dons, is one of the club’s highest earners, and his former side Chelsea would be due a percentage of any sale should he leave.

Hibs, managed by former Sunderland boss Lee Johnson, have picked up four points from their first two games of the season.

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