Aberdeen linked with move for Hibs defender Paul Hanlon

Aberdeen have today been linked with a move for Hibernian defender Paul Hanlon.

STV report the cup winning centre half is in talks with the Dons over a summer move to Pittodrie.

The 26-year-old has spent his entire career to date with the Edinburgh side but his contract expires  this summer and Derek McInnes has reportedly targeted the former Scotland Under-21 captain as the man to strengthen the heart of his defence.

Hanlon was a key man for Alan Stubbs this season, making 44 appearances and scoring two goals.

After helping Hibs to Scottish Cup glory on Saturday, the defender said he had a decision to make but he hoped to sort out his future “over the next couple of weeks”.

This summer McInnes has already added to his attacking options with the capture of forwards Jayden Stockley and Miles Storey but he is now turning his attention to bulking up his defence to provide competition for current defender Mark Reynolds, Ash Taylor and Andrew Considine.