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ANTHONY STOKES is on the brinking of join Hibs on loan from Celtic as the Easter Road side up their bid to land the Championship title.

The Leith outfit have struck a deal with Scotland’s champions and although Stokes has yet to say yes, it is expected he will agree a return to the club where he flourished on Saturday morning.

Stokes, 27, enjoyed the best form of his career at Hibs, scoring 22 times in 40 games between 2090-10.

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Leith boss Alan Stubbs revealed he even hopes to him him in his squad for Sunday’s clash with Falkirk.

Hibs lie third in the Championship table, three points behind Rangers who beat them 4-2 last month.

READ We told how Stokes was heading back to Hibs this morning

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