John McGinn (Bid Rejected)

[Springbank]

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He's worth more than £1 million I would agree but anyone who thinks we'll reject bids of around £2-2.5 million for him are dreaming.

There's no danger he'll go for anything like £5 million.

Sorry that's bxllocks

Hibs turned down 2 to 2.5 for Scott Brown from rangers. Got 4.4m.

Expect similar here

[neil7908]

Anyone ITK who can confirm if there's any truth here or just paper talk?

[neil7908]

In terms of his value I'd be delighted to see us really play hardball. From everything I've seen and read John is happy here and pretty sensible so we should only be selling if it's a bid we just can't refuse.

£5m is unrealistic but I'd be hoping for £2.5-3m plus potentially players, sell on fees, extras based on appearances, Scotland caps etc.

One thing I would say is not sure clubs down south exactly value a player more highly because they are in the Scotland squad. I suspect many clubs see the extra games and potential for injury as a negative but I could be wrong.

[pacorosssco]

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Sorry that's bxllocks

Hibs turned down 2 to 2.5 for Scott Brown from rangers. Got 4.4m.

Expect similar here

I dont think well get 4.4 million for a player ever again.

[Greenworld]

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Folk actually think we will get 5? Hahaha

2-2.5 million and he is off imo

Said that last night if we get that sorted of figure we have done brilliantly.
I feel confident replacements will not be on the cheap anymore.

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[Onion]

If any truth in this, then £1M is testing the water and insulting at the same time. JMG is so much better than Ipswich probably hoping to pick him up on the cheap knowing full well he's potential to be worth serious money in a couple of years time. Is he better than Scott Brown at this stage of his career ? Probably not, but still worth £3-4M IMO.

Can expect many more stories like this now that the fixture list is out and we're due to play Sevco soon. The world revolves but the MSM stuck in the 70s.

[Ryan69]

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Ipswich averaged 17,000 supporters last season so not a smaller team than Hibs.
Saying that we should have a similar figure this season.

Think we should hold John until the Christmas window and let him go at that time for £2.5 million.
To keep him until next summer is a big gamble given he will have less than 12 months to go on his contract.

Sorry but Ipswich are a far historically smaller club than Hibs!

Are you sure your even hibs fan mate?

[Forza Fred]

This alleged 'offer' appears to have come out of the blue.

Not saying it's the case here, but it has been known for agents to ask pet jounos to make up a story about an 'interest' from one club to spur action from other clubs.

Everything had been quiet on the McGinn front until now.....

[hibsbollah]

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This alleged 'offer' appears to have come out of the blue.

Not saying it's the case here, but it has been known for agents to ask pet jounos to make up a story about an 'interest' from one club to spur action from other clubs.

Everything had been quiet on the McGinn front until now.....

the Sunday mail understands... Cmon now. Let's not soil any sheets until there's something more concrete than that..

And for anyone doubting the transfer markets ability to throw up some surprises... How many of you expected Oliver Burke to go to Red Bull for 13million? How many of you had even heard of Oliver Burke? So don't talk down our assets when you don't have a clue what Hibs will get for McGinn when he does leave.
2 years left on contract, young player, he's worth whatever richer clubs than us are prepared to pay.

[Brooster]

It was always highly probable that Cummings and McGinn would move on in the summer. I was hoping they would stay but if not I was hoping we would get 4.5-5m for the pair. Its now down to Hibs to maximise the income then find suitable replacements. This will test our recruitment system.

[Ardenttwo]

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Toilet paper

Not even good enough for that.

[Pete]

£1 million?

This should be met with the fiercest rebuttal we've ever seen at Hibs.

Triple it, then we can maybe start talking about raising it to a reasonable level.

[Heisenberg]

I like how folk will trash a transfer story because it's in the Sunday Mail but as soon as a random poster on here says Henderson is coming back on a three year deal it's party time

[lucky]

It's only a matter of time before a bid is accepted. Once the English clubs come knocking on the door players and their agents get excited. Only thing about this story I'm sceptical about is it's Ipswich doing the bidding. They had a lot financial problems in recent years and have struggled in the championship. But I do think John will be away before the season starts

[Since90+2]

2 million and he is off IMO.

[danhibees1875]

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I like how folk will trash a transfer story because it's in the Sunday Mail but as soon as a random poster on here says Henderson is coming back on a three year deal it's party time

3 years? Henderson?

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[hibsbollah]

On the basis that our squad is a bit thin, I wouldn't be surprised if a player exchange deal had already been discussed. Maybe with Celtic.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

So three stories to try and unsettle opposition in the one day

1. Sjm
2. Bid for McLean from Aberdeen
3. Dave kings Celtic have only won two leagues
4. A number of positive spin stories for sevco.

Level 5 and smsm at their best.

[H18 SFR]

Offer McGinn an improved contract with an agreement like JC's and sell next summer.

[bingo70]

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Offer McGinn an improved contract with an agreement like JC's and sell next summer.

Maybe they've already had that conversation?

If I was McGinn and knew there was interest now I'd want to take it now, you never know what's round the corner, he could get injured or have a poor season. He's achieved all he's likely to at hibs and even if he has a brilliant season next year he's still probably likely to get a move to a championship club down south.

This is the summer we're likely to get maximum value for him so assuming he's being replaced accordingly I personally think it makes sense for all parties to sell him now unfortunately.

[FilipinoHibs]

Mail story to unsettle player and open up for Celtic. Side effect is to upset Hibs fans and our club's pre-season preparations. Seems to be working a treat.

[Keith_M]

Unless he has a release clause in his contract for a given amount, the ball is in Hibs court.

Hibs should tell any enquiring clubs it'll cost them 10 million. I don't care how ridiculous the number sounds or what the actual market value would/should be, let clubs know there's no buying Hibs players on the cheap.

[FilipinoHibs]

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Unless he has a release clause in his contract for a given amount, the ball is in Hibs court.

Hibs should tell any enquiring clubs it'll cost them 10 million. I don't care how ridiculous the number sounds or what the actual market value would/should be, let clubs know there's no buying Hibs players on the cheap.

Yes that worked a treat with Cummings although think a deal if stayed foe a year got us up then he could go.

[bingo70]

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Mail story to unsettle player and open up for Celtic. Side effect is to upset Hibs fans and our club's pre-season preparations. Seems to be working a treat.

Ha ha it's a conspiracy, it's all a conspiracy.

if anyone over the age of 7 (or Sean) is genuinely upset about a player being linked with another club then I'd suggest they go for a lie down in a dark room for a few months. Secondly if any hibs fans being upset at this news has any sort of impact on our preparations for the new seasons then we've got deeper routed problems than this story. Thirdly there's no conspiracy, there just isnae, we've finished in the top three about three or four times in the last 30 years, unfortunately we don't pose a threat to anyone that could be behind a conspiracy.

[Keith_M]

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Yes that worked a treat with Cummings although think a deal if stayed foe a year got us up then he could go.

When did Hibs announce a high price for Cummings?

[Brooster]

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Mail story to unsettle player and open up for Celtic. Side effect is to upset Hibs fans and our club's pre-season preparations. Seems to be working a treat.

Wow. Calm down to a panic.

[Heisenberg]

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Ha ha it's a conspiracy, it's all a conspiracy.

if anyone over the age of 7 (or Sean) is genuinely upset about a player being linked with another club then I'd suggest they go for a lie down in a dark room for a few months. Secondly if any hibs fans being upset at this news has any sort of impact on our preparations for the new seasons then we've got deeper routed problems than this story. Thirdly there's no conspiracy, there just isnae, we've finished in the top three about three or four times in the last 30 years, unfortunately we don't pose a threat to anyone that could be behind a conspiracy.

Was thinking the same tbh. Wonder what folk thought when we were linked with a move for St Johnstone's Danny Swanson? Or Dundee United's Simon Murray on the eve of their playoff second leg? Transfer stories happen and routinely make it to the press. It's part of the game.

Should add only in some occasions is it different. Scott Allan/Jamie Walker being prime examples. Stories about the likes of Ipswich coming in for our players aren't part of a conspiracy.

[Lago]

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Sorry but Ipswich are a far historically smaller club than Hibs!

Are you sure your even hibs fan mate?

Historically is the operative word, unfortunately the dynamic has changed forever with advent of TV money into English football at all levels, Scottish clubs will never again compete on what is now an very non level playing field.

[WhileTheChief..]

So because it's the Sunday Mail the story is crap yeah? Cool.

He will be away in this window whether it's Ipswich, Watford or whoever.

[WhileTheChief..]

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So three stories to try and unsettle opposition in the one day

1. Sjm
2. Bid for McLean from Aberdeen
3. Dave kings Celtic have only won two leagues
4. A number of positive spin stories for sevco.

Level 5 and smsm at their best.

Meanwhile back in the real world....