Convicted rapist Ched Evans has been offered the chance to revive his footballing career by Maltese side Hibernians.
The former Sheffield United star, 26, has so far failed to re-join a British club after serving jail time for raping a woman in a North Wales hotel room in April 2012.
However, the Maltese club – who are 15 points clear at the top of their domestic league – revealed they have made an offer to Evans for the remainder of the season.
Club vice-president Stephen Vaughan told Press Association Sport: "We are looking to secure the services of a top striker and Ched fits the bill.
"We've spoken to his agent and have offered a deal from now until the end of the season."
Evans was jailed in April 2012 for raping a woman in a hotel room in Rhyl, North Wales. The Welsh former Sheffield United striker denied the offence, saying the sex was consensual, but he was found guilty by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.
After his release in October, Evans released a video on his website protesting his innocence and vowing to clear his name.
His attempts to get his career back on track - with clubs including Sheffield United and Hartlepool United - have been thwarted by public backlashes.
He scored 42 goals in 103 games for Sheffield United, having previously played for Manchester City and Norwich City.
