Scottish club Hiberian are said to be tracking former Hereford United captain Tamika Mkandawire who is currently at Leyton Orient.
Former Orient manager Martin Ling, who signed Mkandawire after he left Hereford, has told Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen about Malawi born defender.
Former West Brom defender Mkandawire made 125 appearances for the Bulls and, to date, over 70 appearances for Orient.
Paatelainen could make a bid of around £85,000 for the defender, when the transfer window opens in the summer.