Transfer News 2008 Hibees

Last Updated: Thursday, 31 January 2008, 13:22 GMT
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Hibs do deals for Nish and Zarabi

Nish turned down the offer of a new deal at Rugby ParkHibernian have completed the signing of Kilmarnock striker Colin Nish on a three-and-a-half year deal.
The 26-year-old had committed to a pre-contract agreement but Killie have now accepted an undisclosed fee.
Hibs have also snapped up Algerian international Abderaouf Zarabi on a three-year contract after obtaining a work permit for the defender.
Zarabi, 28, arrives at Easter Road from French club Gueugnon and he has been
Capped 26 times for Algeria, and he has played in Fance.
He will join up with the Edinburgh side after international clearance is achieved and a visa obtained.
"Abdel gives us experience for the defence, especially on the left-hand side," said manager Mixu Paatelainen.
"He can also play as a centre-half as well as a left-back.
"He's a very positive player who when he plays as a left-back likes to go forward and support the attacks.
"He gives us height for that position as well and above all experience because he is a full international."
Nish was out of contract in the summer and Hibs beat off competition from Scunthorpe, Leyton Orient and Preston for his signature.
"Colin Nish was a name that was put to me straightaway when I came in but I couldn't decide because I hadn't seen the player," said Paatelainen.
"I knew he was a tall centre-forward who had scored a couple of goals but after seeing him I decided he is a player who will hopefully help us.
"Hopefully we can develop him further."
Nish, who joined Killie from Dunfermline Athletic in 2003, has scored eight goals this season for the Rugby Park outfit.
Meanwhile, defender Torben Joneleit has went back to Monaco after Mixu decided to cut short the his season-long loan deal.