Sevco have been linked with a move for Brandon Barker.
The move has been reported in The Sun is a clear attempt to dumb down transfer expectations as talks continue to sign Brighton reserve Connor Goldson.
Barker spent last season on loan at Hibs starting 18 games as the Edinburgh side pushed Sevco all the way in the battle for third place in the SPFL.
Hibs are interested in arranging a second loan stint for the 21-year-old who has two seasons left on his Manchester City contract.
A fee in the region of £3.5m has been agreed with Brighton for Goldson with talks about personal terms on-going.
Sevco begin pre-season training a week on Friday with Gerrard having to start work with the squad that failed Pedro Caixinha and Graham Murty.
Director of Football Mark Allen has been unable to move any players on with Bosman duo Scott Arfield and Allan McGregor the only new faces.
