Leeds United and Nottingham Forest make 'initial enquiries' over Hibernian's 'Rolls-Royce' star Josh Mulligan
Leeds United and Nottingham Forest have reportedly enquired about the availability of Hibernian star Josh Mulligan.
The 23-year-old has made waves in his native Scotland, emerging as one of the Scottish Premiership’s brightest young talents.
He cut his teeth with Dundee, making 122 appearances before departing for Hibs in the most recent summer window.
Mulligan may have only switched clubs in the summer, but it appears he could have the opportunity to do so again in the near future.
Leeds United and Nottingham Forest eye Hibernian star
According to Mail Online, Leeds and Forest have both made initial enquiries regarding the former Scotland Under-21s international.
Both clubs are said to be considering a January move, although Forest’s interest is believed to be stronger.
Leeds, however, are thought to be checking in and looking to find out where Hibs stand. The report has suggested the Scottish club could be vulnerable to suitable offers despite Mulligan being under contract until 2029.
High praise for Josh Mulligan
A versatile figure, Mulligan can operate on the right-hand side of midfield, in the centre or as a deep-lying anchor. He has also played in defence, with right-back among the roles he has taken on.
In 2021, during a loan spell at Peterhead, he was likened to Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid icon Gareth Bale by his teammate Simon Ferry.
Ferry said: “He’s a Rolls-Royce like Gareth Bale - powerful, strong, direct. He’s a machine at that age. He wants to learn, listens to you.”
More recently, Mulligan was singled out for his strong display in Hibs’ midfield against Falkirk at the weekend.
His head coach David Gray said: “I don't like singling people out. But for what I asked the players to do at the start of the game and trying to get on the front foot, I think Josh Mulligan certainly led by example. I thought he was outstanding actually in the first half.
“His power, his intensity, his aggression with and without the ball. He is playing at a very high level.”