Hibernian manager John Hughes has said his summer spending is not over as he seeks to add more experience to the Easter Road squad.

Hughes has already signed Michael Hart, Edwin de Graaf and David Stephens but expects further additions.

And the Easter Road manager has said he is particularly keen to bolster his attacking options.

"We're maybe a wee bit short up front, we could do with cover there," Hughes told BBC Scotland.

"If we keep shuffling the pack we may be able to add another one or two."

Hughes also declared himself pleased with how his new signings are adapting to life at the club.

"I'm delighted with the way they're settling in.

"One or two of them have still got a bit to go in terms of fitness, but the whole thing about pre-season training is getting them fit; but also injury prevention, and it's coming along nice."

We're maybe a wee bit short up front, we could do with cover there Hibernian manager John Hughes

Hughes also said that latest signing, Michael Hart, was a player he had targeted for some time.

"He's a player we've been chasing for a while but it just didn't seem to happen for us.

"I feel that with him and De Graaf can bring experience to the side, something that we're a wee bit lacking."

One player who could be heading out of Easter Road is Ivory Coast international defender Sol Bamba, who has been linked with a move to English Premier League side Stoke City.

However, Hughes refused to be drawn on the speculation surrounding the 25-year-old former Paris St Germain and Dunfermline player.

And the former Falkirk manager revealed his excitement as Hibs prepare for an Europa League third qualifying round tie - with the consequential shorter pre-season.

"I really applaud everyone who's put the pre-season together.

"There's some really challenging games in there and we have to be battle-hardened for that European tie.

"It's going to be a great occasion and, with the new stand and the new pitch, and one or two new players strutting their stuff on the park, I feel the fans have got plenty to look forward to."

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