'Hibs talks progress over Sunderland's Triantis'
Hibernian head coach David Gray says talks to sign Sunderland midfielder Nectatrios Triantis on a permanent deal are progressing well following the 22-year-old Australian's loan last season. (Sky Sports via Daily Record), externalRead Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full.
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