Summer transfer thread

[Hannah_hfc]

Not read it anywhere else on here but reading this morning on the bbc gossip page that Sheffield United are interested in Kamberi


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[Heisenberg]

Not read it anywhere else on here but reading this morning on the bbc gossip page that Sheffield United are interested in Kamberi


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Just saw that too...

Sheffield United are considering a move for Florian Kamberi , which could scupper Hibernian 's hopes of bringing the striker back to Easter Road on a permanent basis. Kamberi, 23, scored nine goals in 14 appearances on loan from Grasshoppers last term, and although the Easter Road club have all but agreed a deal of around £100,000 to secure his services, the Swiss's preference is to move to England. (Daily Express, print edition)

EEN also reporting we are monitoring Stevie Mallan’s situation at Barnsley, which we already know thanks to TC.

[Dinkydoo]

I'm not overly concerned about the Sheffield thing. I don't think it's even remotely accurate to say that Kamberi would rather be in Sheffield than Edinburgh after enjoying it so much being here since January.

If anything, it gives us a wee kick up the arse to get the deal done and if it doesn't go through, then it probably means that someone else has offered much more than we can manage. Which is something that was always going to be possible after his performance over the 14 games he was here.

I'm relaxed. Or at least trying to be relaxed about the whole thing!

[Gmack7]

unfortunately he might fancy it for an extra 5k pw

[Borderhibbie76]

unfortunately he might fancy it for an extra 5k pwSadly very much so...if it's true and that's a big IF...our chances may very well have diminished

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[Heisenberg]

I’m sure I remember Flo saying when he signed his loan deal that his main ambition was the play in England. If the interest is genuine and we’ve not already got him signed up, then I fear we’ll miss out. Would be a blow not to get him secured.

[Winston Ingram]

I'm not overly concerned about the Sheffield thing. I don't think it's even remotely accurate to say that Kamberi would rather be in Sheffield than Edinburgh after enjoying it so much being here since January.

If anything, it gives us a wee kick up the arse to get the deal done and if it doesn't go through, then it probably means that someone else has offered much more than we can manage. Which is something that was always going to be possible after his performance over the 14 games he was here.

I'm relaxed. Or at least trying to be relaxed about the whole thing!

The fact that they’ll pay him at least double what we can will likely influence where he’ll rather be.

[Michael]

Hopefully he signs, but if not then hopefully the scouting team can find the next Kamberi. Given his record before us he was quite a find.

[bingo70]

Hopefully he signs, but if not then hopefully the scouting team can find the next Kamberi. Given his record before us he was quite a find.

He wasn’t scouted, He was recommended by his ex assistant manager who knows Lennon. I want to say Michael Fotheringham but bit sure that’s right.

Agree with the general point you’re making though.

[blackpoolhibs]

Surely they are too late, he signed for us this week apparently?

[SHODAN]

**** off Sheffield United.

I'm fed up of English clubs who should be at the very most on equal footing with us but have more money than ****ing sense due to that bloated, undeserving TV deal. **** it.

[neil7908]

Let's see what happens but I'd be gutted not to see him back at ER next season.

Given his brilliant form I'm not surprised clubs with more resources than us are sniffing around.

[horseflesh]

Sheffield won’t get to sign him for the alleged 100k though, that will only be to Hibs as they would have had it written in to the loan deal

[CallumLaidlaw]

Sheffield won’t get to sign him for the alleged 100k though, that will only be to Hibs as they would have had it written in to the loan deal

Yeah but they won’t push for too much more or they risk him going to us for less money than other clubs offer.


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[Sir David Gray]

I'll be gutted if Kamberi doesn't sign. That would be a real blow.

[euro Hibby]

why sign for another club when you said you have made two steps forward at Hibs in a short time ! Take another year and if your good enough , you wil have more options 12 months on..
besides, we are told its a done deal.

[staunchhibby]

Will be disappointed if we do not get him after almost having a deal in place.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I think it’s unlikely we’ll see him back here now if the Sheff Utd link is true, they’re wages are far superior to ours and that will be the deciding factor and you can’t blame any1 for that just how it is unfortunately.

[Lee Marvin]

If he has not already signed, which he clearly hasn't, we don't have much chance against them. Money talks.

Looking forward to hearing TC and Underscore's thoughts on this development....

[Smartie]

It's all a bit Didier Agathe.

[Ozyhibby]

An option that does not include all three parties to a deal isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. If Hibs don’t have Kamberri’s terms agreed as part of the option then it’s amateur hour telling everyone we have an option to buy.


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[Thecat23]

If he has not already signed, which he clearly hasn't, we don't have much chance against them. Money talks.

Looking forward to hearing TC and Underscore's thoughts on this development....

He’s defo not signed. He’s agreed to sign and has told players/friends this just like he did in Jan. I’ve no idea about the Sheff Utd rumour and to be honest I’m not worried either. It’s up to Hibs now to sit down and get this done after he’s back from his hol.

[Ronniekirk]

An option that does not include all three parties to a deal isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. If Hibs don’t have Kamberri’s terms agreed as part of the option then it’s amateur hour telling everyone we have an option to buy.


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This for me but if it's not already done and he can pull from that option it' makes it more difficult now that other teams showing an interest But fingers crossed he wants to stay with us


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[killie-hibby]

I think it’s unlikely we’ll see him back here now if the Sheff Utd link is true, they’re wages are far superior to ours and that will be the deciding factor and you can’t blame any1 for that just how it is unfortunately.


Correct,wages are the deciding factor. Wrong regards no one to blame. Since the conception of Sky Sports, Scottish football's TV deal negotiators have repeatedly miscalculated and capitulated to Sky Sports . We are now in a situation where most English Championship and League 1 clubs can outbid us on wages and transfer fees despite some of those clubs having crowds significantly lower than we get at ER.

[Callum_62]

He’s defo not signed. He’s agreed to sign and has told players/friends this just like he did in Jan. I’ve no idea about the Sheff Utd rumour and to be honest I’m not worried either. It’s up to Hibs now to sit down and get this done after he’s back from his hol.

Any idea when the players are back for pre season - first competitive game is a mere 7 weeks away!

Presumably they will be back in 3-4 weeks?

Ofcourse, signings hopefully before then

Kamberi to Sheffield UTD - i do doubt it, but you never know


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[Lee Marvin]

He’s defo not signed. He’s agreed to sign and has told players/friends this just like he did in Jan. I’ve no idea about the Sheff Utd rumour and to be honest I’m not worried either. It’s up to Hibs now to sit down and get this done after he’s back from his hol.

Unfortunately agreeing to sign means absolutely nothing when presented with a situation like this (if it's true and they have made an approach).

Fwiw I still think he will sign, but feel a lot more unsure now

[marinello59]

An option that does not include all three parties to a deal isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. If Hibs don’t have Kamberri’s terms agreed as part of the option then it’s amateur hour telling everyone we have an option to buy.


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Only the stupidest of stupid players would have their personal terms agreed just in case a loan deal becomes permanent. It would never happen.
Getting an agreed option to buy prior to the loan deal commencing was a good move by our club as it put us in a stronger position but just like any other transfer it comes down to what the player wants.

[makaveli1875]

Correct,wages are the deciding factor. Wrong regards no one to blame. Since the conception of Sky Sports, Scottish football's TV deal negotiators have repeatedly miscalculated and capitulated to Sky Sports . We are now in a situation where most English Championship and League 1 clubs can outbid us on wages and transfer fees despite some of those clubs having crowds significantly lower than we get at ER.

a quick google and im seeing sheff utd average wage is 4-6k a week .10k for the highest earners . Surely we must be able to offer close enough to 4k

[Souter96Mac]

**** off Sheffield United

[Thecat23]

Unfortunately agreeing to sign means absolutely nothing when presented with a situation like this (if it's true and they have made an approach).

Fwiw I still think he will sign, but feel a lot more unsure now

That’s just the way Football is. Deals all over the world can fall down due to a player going back on their word. Can’t see Flo doing this though but he may want his contract changed that if someone comes in a certain amount can trigger a release in it.

[killie-hibby]

a quick google and im seeing sheff utd average wage is 4-6k a week .10k for the highest earners . Surely we must be able to offer close enough to 4k


If we gave Kamberi £4k a week,others would want similar. Hibs at the moment may find that unaffordable.

[worcesterhibby]

I bloody hate South Yorkshire, Rotherham nick Stubbs and now the hearts tribute that is Sheffield Utd with thier direct football and hatchet men are trying to steal Kamberi. The whole place is a dump too.

[we are hibs]

Would be a huge blow if Kamberi doesn't return. He was probably the most likely to stay from the loan signings of have thought.

[johnbc70]

12 months at Hibs and banging in the goals could see him at a better club than Sheffield United, and a bigger wage. Big picture.

[Cat Stanton]

I'm not overly concerned about the Sheffield thing. I don't think it's even remotely accurate to say that Kamberi would rather be in Sheffield than Edinburgh after enjoying it so much being here since January.

If anything, it gives us a wee kick up the arse to get the deal done and if it doesn't go through, then it probably means that someone else has offered much more than we can manage. Which is something that was always going to be possible after his performance over the 14 games he was here.

I'm relaxed. Or at least trying to be relaxed about the whole thing!

I was relaxed about it as soon as I saw it was the Daily Express.. Probably utter mince.

[bingo70]

12 months at Hibs and banging in the goals could see him at a better club than Sheffield United, and a bigger wage. Big picture.

Or a disappointing season at hibs or a bad injury and it could put pay to his ambition of playing in England.

I’m sorry but taking off the green tinted specs for a second if Sheffield United are interested it’s a no brainier for him on just about every level.

[MWHIBBIES]

12 months at Hibs and banging in the goals could see him at a better club than Sheffield United, and a bigger wage. Big picture.

12 months banging in goals at Sheffield united would see a great move

[BegbieHSC]

Sorry, but I genuinely don’t think there’s a paper that gets transfer rumours wrong more regularly than the Express. Honestly wonder if one of their sports journos thinks this **** up.

Fake news, move on. Kamberi will be a hibs player (please.)

If it’s true, absolutely **** Sheffield United, **** English Football, and **** Sky!

[worcesterhibby]

Or a disappointing season at hibs or a bad injury and it could put pay to his ambition of playing in England.

I’m sorry but taking off the green tinted specs for a second if Sheffield United are interested it’s a no brainier for him on just about every level.

I have to disagree

here are the “levels”

wages = Sheffield

nicest place to live = Hibs

Manager who knows how to get the best from you = Hibs

established friendships with team mates = Hibs

Style of football = Hibs

European football = Hibs

England Shop Window = Sheffield

definite starting place in team = Hibs

So on the majority of levels it’s Hibs, not Sheffield in my view, which of the above would you disagree with ?

[Captain Trips]

If we gave Kamberi £4k a week,others would want similar. Hibs at the moment may find that unaffordable.

Why would they or how could they get similar? Why are they then not all on the same wage just now then as I am sure some players get more than others.

[Captain Trips]

I have to disagree

here are the “levels”

wages = Sheffield

nicest place to live = Hibs

Manager who knows how to get the best from you = Hibs

established friendships with team mates = Hibs

Style of football = Hibs

European football = Hibs

England Shop Window = Sheffield

definite starting place in team = Hibs

So on the majority of levels it’s Hibs, not Sheffield in my view, which of the above would you disagree with ?

You are probably right on most of those but I do not think they are all looked on equally. Wages probably trumps most of the other aspects for a lot of players.

[Johnny_Leith]

I have to disagree

here are the “levels”

wages = Sheffield

nicest place to live = Hibs

Manager who knows how to get the best from you = Hibs

established friendships with team mates = Hibs

Style of football = Hibs

European football = Hibs

England Shop Window = Sheffield

definite starting place in team = Hibs

So on the majority of levels it’s Hibs, not Sheffield in my view, which of the above would you disagree with ?

I'd disagree with a couple points. Also, not all the above points are of the same importance.

As a player you have to back yourself and your ability. Kamberi isn't going to go anywhere happy to sit on the bench, he'll bust his guts making the XI. He could of course not get in the team but he'll back himself.on that gqmble, sure if it doesn't work out he'd probably get a move up to Scotland based on his hibs form as a back up.

Established friendships and an asthetically pleasing place to live pale in comparison to career prospects and vastly superior wages for a lot of people and wouldn't surprise me if they did for Flo, too.

We don't know if the SU manager will be able to get the best from him and Flo has literally stated he enjoys the physical side of the game so the English championship might be perfect for him.

Btw - we are debating a moot point as he's signed for hibs hopefully! 😊

[killie-hibby]

Why would they or how could they get similar? Why are they then not all on the same wage just now then as I am sure some players get more than others.

I haven't a clue as to how much each player is paid. Logically as it is a team game ,everyone should be on the same wage. Can Hibs afford to pay players in the 1st team squad £4k a week? I doubt it.

[green day]

You are probably right on most of those but I do not think they are all looked on equally. Wages probably trumps most of the other aspects for a lot of players.

Dortmund is, going by my mates recent visit, a *****hole - but I'm confident Kamberi wouldn't turn down a move there!

[JimBHibees]

Any idea when the players are back for pre season - first competitive game is a mere 7 weeks away!

Presumably they will be back in 3-4 weeks?

Ofcourse, signings hopefully before then

Kamberi to Sheffield UTD - i do doubt it, but you never know


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Pretty sure seen somewhere it was something like June 19th.

[Lago]

At the end of the day it's his job, and on all accounts a move to Sheffield Utd will be more attractive than Hibs, as big a club, better wages, bigger league with more exposure to a bigger TV audience. If he continued to develop as he has at ER a move to a bigger club down South would be almost guaranteed.

[eastmainsmsh]

plusnet broadband free in Sheffield lol

[worcesterhibby]

Dortmund is, going by my mates recent visit, a *****hole - but I'm confident Kamberi wouldn't turn down a move there!

Dortmund is like Barcelona compared to South Yorkshire, trust me I have worked in both.

[Blaster]

Similar to McGinn, Kamberi’s next move needs to be to a club where he is going to play games and not spend most of his time on the bench. His record before joining us isn’t the greatest goals wise so he does need to play and develop further

So my decision is that he should sign for us 😄

[worcesterhibby]

I'd disagree with a couple points. Also, not all the above points are of the same importance.

As a player you have to back yourself and your ability. Kamberi isn't going to go anywhere happy to sit on the bench, he'll bust his guts making the XI. He could of course not get in the team but he'll back himself.on that gqmble, sure if it doesn't work out he'd probably get a move up to Scotland based on his hibs form as a back up.

Established friendships and an asthetically pleasing place to live pale in comparison to career prospects and vastly superior wages for a lot of people and wouldn't surprise me if they did for Flo, too.

We don't know if the SU manager will be able to get the best from him and Flo has literally stated he enjoys the physical side of the game so the English championship might be perfect for him.

Btw - we are debating a moot point as he's signed for hibs hopefully! 😊

yes he’ll. back himself, but I’m guessing he backed himself at Grasshoppers and that didn’t end with him playing first team football. Sign for Hibs and he knows he is one of the first names on the team sheet. That should count for a lot if he has any sense.

[JimboHibs]

Not like this place to start bed wetting over a non story in Britain's best rag 🙄

[IncredibleHibee]

Rod has finally decided to spend the £250K. Sparky is coming home

[snooky]

It's all a bit Didier Agathe.

The thing with Agathe was we dithered about signing him, was it not?
I don't think we're dithering here, as we want Flo signed. Mind you I'm only surmising that to be the case.

[Johnny_Leith]

yes he’ll. back himself, but I’m guessing he backed himself at Grasshoppers and that didn’t end with him playing first team football. Sign for Hibs and he knows he is one of the first names on the team sheet. That should count for a lot if he has any sense.

And he backed himself at Hibs and it did. You've got to take the chance. I want him to sign for Hibs, but we have to be realistic. United are a more attractive proposition unfortunately.

[JimBHibees]

The thing with Agathe was we dithered about signing him, was it not?
I don't think we're dithering here, as we want Flo signed. Mind you I'm only surmising that to be the case.

Think we only signed him on a 3 month deal unfortunately/fortunately :greengrin he played out of his skin and Celtic came calling.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Rod has finally decided to spend the £250K. Sparky is coming home

Cool story Bro

[danhibees1875]

Rod has finally decided to spend the £250K. Sparky is coming home

Is the extra £100k for Allan? :hyper

[Betty Boop]

Rod has finally decided to spend the £250K. Sparky is coming home

Sparky apparently wants to finish his career at Parkhead.

[Jonnyboy]

The thing with Agathe was we dithered about signing him, was it not?
I don't think we're dithering here, as we want Flo signed. Mind you I'm only surmising that to be the case.

That’s not quite right, snooky. Hibs made offers to Agathe and he verbally agreed them but kept putting Hibs off and then Celtic arrived on the scene. I suspect his agent was involved. Alex McLeish told me he was furious at Agathe for stringing Hibs along.

[alihibs1]

Lennon saying there is a still a little hope in a new deal for Mcgeouch...

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[AugustaHibs]

Lennon saying there is a still a little hope in a new deal for Mcgeouch...

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where?!

[snooky]

That’s not quite right, snooky. Hibs made offers to Agathe and he verbally agreed them but kept putting Hibs off and then Celtic arrived on the scene. I suspect his agent was involved. Alex McLeish told me he was furious at Agathe for stringing Hibs along.
A-ha, I knew there was a bit of cat & mouse went on but I wasn't sure which one was the cat. :aok:

[SloopJB]

Surely they are too late, he signed for us this week apparently?
My thoughts too.
we have it on good authority he has signed for Hibs.
maybe we get the transfer fee?

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Lennon saying there is a still a little hope in a new deal for Mcgeouch...

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This arouses me

Where and when did he say this?

[Benny Brazil]

This arouses me

Where and when did he say this?

Quoted on the STV website

[sahpaton]

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1415808-lennon-hibs-offered-chink-of-light-over-mcgeouch-deal/

"It's an interesting one with Dylan because it's not done yet.
"We are still in there fighting for that.
Asked how hopeful he was of retaining the Scotland international, he added: "We've a small chink of light.
"The way he was after his last game we felt that may be it but there's still some movement there.
"The club have made him what we feel is a very good offer."

Also some positive comments about Kamberi, says we are in daily contact with his representatives.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Quoted on the STV website


https://stv.tv/sport/football/1415808-lennon-hibs-offered-chink-of-light-over-mcgeouch-deal/

"It's an interesting one with Dylan because it's not done yet.
"We are still in there fighting for that.
Asked how hopeful he was of retaining the Scotland international, he added: "We've a small chink of light.
"The way he was after his last game we felt that may be it but there's still some movement there.
"The club have made him what we feel is a very good offer."

Also some positive comments about Kamberi, says we are in daily contact with his representatives.

Excellent news. Thanks both

[Jones28]

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1415808-lennon-hibs-offered-chink-of-light-over-mcgeouch-deal/

"It's an interesting one with Dylan because it's not done yet.
"We are still in there fighting for that.
Asked how hopeful he was of retaining the Scotland international, he added: "We've a small chink of light.
"The way he was after his last game we felt that may be it but there's still some movement there.
"The club have made him what we feel is a very good offer."

Also some positive comments about Kamberi, says we are in daily contact with his representatives.

Keeping DM and signing Kamberi would be fantastic

[YanYansen]

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1415808-lennon-hibs-offered-chink-of-light-over-mcgeouch-deal/

"It's an interesting one with Dylan because it's not done yet.
"We are still in there fighting for that.
Asked how hopeful he was of retaining the Scotland international, he added: "We've a small chink of light.
"The way he was after his last game we felt that may be it but there's still some movement there.
"The club have made him what we feel is a very good offer."

Also some positive comments about Kamberi, says we are in daily contact with his representatives.

I ****** hate this bit of the year.

Hate. It.

[Souter96Mac]

Mint, get it done hibs

[Billy Whizz]

Is Dylan away with the Scotland squad?

[JeMeSouviens]

Lennon, who dismissed talk of signing Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday

phew!

[oneone73]

That’s not quite right, snooky. Hibs made offers to Agathe and he verbally agreed them but kept putting Hibs off and then Celtic arrived on the scene. I suspect his agent was involved. Alex McLeish told me he was furious at Agathe for stringing Hibs along.

Alex McLeish. Pot. Kettle.

[ElginHibbie]

Is Dylan away with the Scotland squad?

Yeah, flew out yesterday according to Hibs twitter

[Oscar T Grouch]

Imagine if you will as Hibs line up for their first competitive game of next season in Europe with SJM, Dylan and Scotty in Midfield, Kamberi and AN other up top and a few more quality new faces on the bench 😝
I hate this time of year but I like to dream big. Mon Hibs get these new deals done 🤞🏻😁

[Souter96Mac]

Better start planning the trip to Baku now

[Heisenberg]

Some other bits from the same story..

However, the former Celtic boss said "very positive" talks with the club's board and scouting department last week had helped him identify ways to re-energise the Hibs squad ahead of next season.

Lennon, who dismissed talk of signing Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday, continued: "We are in negotiations with a number of the players who are on loan.

"They are ongoing and we're hoping to get a positive outcome from one or two of those.

"And we've identified some players who can add to the squad and bring a freshness, so it was a very productive meeting."

Asked if the financial windfall gained from qualifying for Europe could help retain Kamberi and Maclaren, he said: "I don't know from a financial point of view, but certainly in terms of attraction it's brilliant for the club.

"Talks are ongoing, we've made a pitch certainly for Kamberi, I can't tell you too much about the Maclaren situation, but in terms of Flo we're in active talks on a daily basis with his representatives."

All sounds positive. No Halliday as well which is a bonus. Dylan staying would be incredible. Certainly sounds like the board are backing Lennon.

[Thecat23]

Some other bits from the same story..

However, the former Celtic boss said "very positive" talks with the club's board and scouting department last week had helped him identify ways to re-energise the Hibs squad ahead of next season.

Lennon, who dismissed talk of signing Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday, continued: "We are in negotiations with a number of the players who are on loan.

"They are ongoing and we're hoping to get a positive outcome from one or two of those.

"And we've identified some players who can add to the squad and bring a freshness, so it was a very productive meeting."

Asked if the financial windfall gained from qualifying for Europe could help retain Kamberi and Maclaren, he said: "I don't know from a financial point of view, but certainly in terms of attraction it's brilliant for the club.

"Talks are ongoing, we've made a pitch certainly for Kamberi, I can't tell you too much about the Maclaren situation, but in terms of Flo we're in active talks on a daily basis with his representatives."

All sounds positive. No Halliday as well which is a bonus. Dylan staying would be incredible. Certainly sounds like the board are backing Lennon.

Allan is in talks and I think this will be done fairly quickly but that’s just me.

[AugustaHibs]

Allan is in talks and I think this will be done fairly quickly but that’s just me.

You think he’s in talks or you know he is?

[Heisenberg]

You think he’s in talks or you know he is?

I would guess he’s one of the ones that Lennon refers to when he says we’re talking to some of the loan players to get them back. Can see Allan being the most straightforward one out of all of them tbh.

[Souter96Mac]

We're surely not looking at having a midfield of Dylan, Mallan, Allan and McGinn? Or are the first three being funded from potential mcginn sale?

[Thecat23]

You think he’s in talks or you know he is?

They are in talks.

I just have a feeling this one will be done fairly quick.

[JeMeSouviens]

They are in talks.

I just have a feeling this one will be done fairly quick.

Another loan or are Celtc paying him off?

[SHODAN]

We're surely not looking at having a midfield of Dylan, Mallan, Allan and McGinn? Or are the first three being funded from potential mcginn sale?

I would suspect the latter.

[Heisenberg]

There’s a video on the STV article now

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1415808-lennon-hibs-offered-chink-of-light-over-mcgeouch-deal/

Think he says Allan is one for further down the line, but not sure I’ve picked him up properly.

[Thecat23]

Another loan or are Celtc paying him off?

No idea yet if it’s a permanent deal or a loan. I personally think it will be permanent.

[SHODAN]

Rumours on the Facebooks that Scott Fraser may be on his way to us. United have just confirmed he's leaving. Seems more likely he'll go to Hearts though?

[CMurdoch]

Sheffield won’t get to sign him for the alleged 100k though, that will only be to Hibs as they would have had it written in to the loan deal

This is a good point but wouldn't put off a team like Sheffield Utd.
Wouldn't be surprised if his agent was behind this story in an attempt to drum up interest in his client or to get him a better package from Hibs.
All things considered I believe he will be a Hibs player next season.

[bingo70]

Rumours on the Facebooks that Scott Fraser may be on his way to us. United have just confirmed he's leaving. Seems more likely he'll go to Hearts though?

Who’s Facebook page?

[CMurdoch]

Rumours on the Facebooks that Scott Fraser may be on his way to us. United have just confirmed he's leaving. Seems more likely he'll go to Hearts though?

JKB have been saying for a while he is going to them.
Don't know if there is anything behind it but i wouldn't be surprised.
He is 23 and been at Dundee Utd for 12 years. Would a compensation fee be due to them if he moved to Hearts?

[hhibs]

Dortmund is like Barcelona compared to South Yorkshire, trust me I have worked in both.


Agreed, Sheffield is beyond doubt the A-hole of the universe, thought it was Leeds till had to spend two years there for studies, a place with NO redeeming features and if it were, Carlsberg it would have the worst people in the world................probably.

In short, no likey !!

[danhibees1875]

JKB have been saying for a while he is going to them.
Don't know if there is anything behind it but i wouldn't be surprised.
He is 23 and been at Dundee Utd for 12 years. Would a compensation fee be due to them if he moved to Hearts?

Only if UTD have offered him a new contract I believe, which it sounds like they haven't.

I seen a little bit of their play-off game v Livi and I thought he looked okay. I'd have been happy with Hibs signing him giving our RB situation probably needs an extra, younger, body in there.

[Smartie]

Only if UTD have offered him a new contract I believe, which it sounds like they haven't.

I seen a little bit of their play-off game v Livi and I thought he looked okay. I'd have been happy with Hibs signing him giving our RB situation probably needs an extra, younger, body in there.

Is he not a left-footed attacking midfielder?

[bingo70]

JKB have been saying for a while he is going to them.
Don't know if there is anything behind it but i wouldn't be surprised.
He is 23 and been at Dundee Utd for 12 years. Would a compensation fee be due to them if he moved to Hearts?

JKB also said they were definitely signing Allan McGregor and Dylan Mcgeouch.

As for Fraser I mentioned on the PM board that I felt he looked alright but not much more than that, would be a squad player for us, and may have some potential to work with. He would likely be a starter for Hearts and I wouldn’t be bothered about them signing him.

[JeMeSouviens]

No idea yet if it’s a permanent deal or a loan. I personally think it will be permanent.

That would be superb. :aok:

[IGRIGI]

Allan Mcginn Mcgeouch Mallan?

Barca and Dutch Total Football all rolled into one :greengrin

[neil7908]

Allan Mcginn Mcgeouch Mallan?

Barca and Dutch Total Football all rolled into one :greengrin

Dream midfield! Can't see us keeping many clean sheets mind!

[JeMeSouviens]

Only if UTD have offered him a new contract I believe, which it sounds like they haven't.

I seen a little bit of their play-off game v Livi and I thought he looked okay. I'd have been happy with Hibs signing him giving our RB situation probably needs an extra, younger, body in there.


From Dundee Courier:


Laszlo said: “We did everything we could to keep Scott at the club. He is a gifted player and we made him a very good offer to stay with us.

[YanYansen]

We're surely not looking at having a midfield of Dylan, Mallan, Allan and McGinn? Or are the first three being funded from potential mcginn sale?


Dream midfield! Can't see us keeping many clean sheets mind!

I wouldn't be keeping my sheets clean either...:greengrin

[danhibees1875]

Is he not a left-footed attacking midfielder?

Huh - not sure why I thought he was a RB then! :hide:



From Dundee Courier:

Then my understanding would be that any team would need to pay a fee then...

[MyJo]

Anybody else suspect that this Kamberi to Sheffield rumour could be the work of an agent?

Deal is in place for us to buy him and we just need to agree terms with Flo then conveniently another club with more financial clout than us is acknowledged, out of nowhere, as being interested in signing him.

Reminds me of what Lafferty pulled when it was "reported" he was going to sign for us after he couldn't agree terms with hearts.

Hope his agent knows what he is letting himself in for if that is the case, we do not respond well to nonsense like this as Scott Allan and Fraser Fyvie will testify.

[Billychaotic182]

Utd just signed Nicky Clark

[Wheat Hound]

Utd just signed Nicky Clark

Cup Final hero

[brog]

Is he not a left-footed attacking midfielder?

He certainly is, as is Sam Stanton who I believe won more POTY awards at Arabs this season than Scott Fraser. He's decent but IMO flatters to deceive.

[oneone73]

He certainly is, as is Sam Stanton who I believe won more POTY awards at Arabs this season than Scott Fraser. He's decent but IMO flatters to deceive.

Fraser was injured for much of the season.

[ScottB]

Huh - not sure why I thought he was a RB then! :hide:




Then my understanding would be that any team would need to pay a fee then...

I believe the offered contract has to be on equal or better terms, so if they offered less then I think he’s free to go.

[danhibees1875]

I believe the offered contract has to be on equal or better terms, so if they offered less then I think he’s free to go.

I had thought that "we made him a very good offer to stay with us." would have covered that, but maybe if they're cost cutting for another year in the championship then a good offer is still a pay cut. Or, given the interest in him, they would have offered a contract on par to secure a fee.

[Souter96Mac]

Tam McManus tweeted he was chatting to Lennon at the Mental health awareness event at Carrick golf club. Repeated that he's not given up hope on Mcgeouch, but resigned on losing McGinn.

[1van Sprou7e]

Tam McManus tweeted he was chatting to Lennon at the Mental health awareness event at Carrick golf club. Repeated that he's not given up hope on Mcgeouch, but resigned on losing McGinn.

Makes sense I guess, if we are to sign players like Kamberi Mallam and McGeouch then we'll need funds from a McGinn transfer

As much as I adore SJM I think McGeouch is more important to the way we play

[bingo70]

Tam McManus tweeted he was chatting to Lennon at the Mental health awareness event at Carrick golf club. Repeated that he's not given up hope on Mcgeouch, but resigned on losing McGinn.

I wonder if there’s been discussions with other clubs about Mcginn and the numbers involved are allowing us to increase our offer to Mcgeouch?

[JimBHibees]

I believe the offered contract has to be on equal or better terms, so if they offered less then I think he’s free to go.

They are not going to offer less though as they will want the development fee.

[Billy Whizz]

I wonder if there’s been discussions with other clubs about Mcginn and the numbers involved are allowing us to increase our offer to Mcgeouch?
I’d tend to agree with this Bingo

[hibee62]

Tam McManus tweeted he was chatting to Lennon at the Mental health awareness event at Carrick golf club. Repeated that he's not given up hope on Mcgeouch, but resigned on losing McGinn.

I doubt he’ll be having many more chats with Lennon if the content is immediately stuck on Twitter. That doesn’t sound like something Lennon would want to be ‘on the record’.

[Borderhibbie76]

Not like this place to start bed wetting over a non story in Britain's best rag [emoji849]Just thinking that...must be close season again...[emoji849]

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[Borderhibbie76]

I wonder if there’s been discussions with other clubs about Mcginn and the numbers involved are allowing us to increase our offer to Mcgeouch?Could well be the case...

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[PatHead]

I doubt he’ll be having many more chats with Lennon if the content is immediately stuck on Twitter. That doesn’t sound like something Lennon would want to be ‘on the record’.

It would make sense to plan the future without McGinn. I think we all expect him to leave this summer if the right offer comes in. I just hope we get what he is worth.

[Northernhibee]

Utd just signed Nicky Clark

I thank him and his inability to control a static ball at his feet for his role in the cup final of 2016.

[Col2]

We can dream but I think reality(positive) suggests McGinn will be sold and interest has started to come from several clubs.

This should give us a chance (%) of securing/-

McGeouch - 30%
Allan - 90% (100% loan worse case)
Kamberi - 80%
Barker - 70% (loan)
Mallan - 60% (80% loan)
McLaren - 50% (60% loan)

If we could get all of the above then we are in very very strong position.

A midfield 3 of Allan, Mallan and McGeouch would be fantastic.

[.Sean.]

They are in talks.

I just have a feeling this one will be done fairly quick.Perm?


There’s a video on the STV article now

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1415808-lennon-hibs-offered-chink-of-light-over-mcgeouch-deal/

Think he says Allan is one for further down the line, but not sure I’ve picked him up properly.
I took that as further down the line as in not imminent and during the summer?

[Stuart93]

We can dream but I think reality(positive) suggests McGinn will be sold and interest has started to come from several clubs.

This should give us a chance (%) of securing/-

McGeouch - 30%
Allan - 90% (100% loan worse case)
Kamberi - 80%
Barker - 70% (loan)
Mallan - 60% (80% loan)
McLaren - 50% (60% loan)

If we could get all of the above then we are in very very strong position.

A midfield 3 of Allan, Mallan and McGeouch would be fantastic.

I'm interested as to how you came up with the percentages

[SloopJB]

I'm interested as to how you came up with the percentages
simple, there are numbers above the letters on a standard keyboard, the shift key gives you access to the percentage symbol.
all you have to do is type, post and it becomes fact.
True.

[hibee62]

It would make sense to plan the future without McGinn. I think we all expect him to leave this summer if the right offer comes in. I just hope we get what he is worth.

Yeah, I agree, but Lennon’s Public position has been somewhat different so far. If, and it may not have been, this was an off the cuff comment to a friend I don’t think he’d be happy at it being made public.

[Tug Wilson]

We can dream but I think reality(positive) suggests McGinn will be sold and interest has started to come from several clubs.

This should give us a chance (%) of securing/-

McGeouch - 30%
Allan - 90% (100% loan worse case)
Kamberi - 80%
Barker - 70% (loan)
Mallan - 60% (80% loan)
McLaren - 50% (60% loan)

If we could get all of the above then we are in very very strong position.

A midfield 3 of Allan, Mallan and McGeouch would be fantastic.

Add to the mix Boyle, Whittaker, Bartley, Swanson and Slivka and we have a really good group of midfielders to choose from. In fact keeping them all happy might be the issue.

If Simon Murray is not involved then we need another attacker to compliment Kamberi, McLaren and Shaw.

Doubt that we will get everything that we wish for but you never know.

[jacomo]

We can dream but I think reality(positive) suggests McGinn will be sold and interest has started to come from several clubs.

This should give us a chance (%) of securing/-

McGeouch - 30%
Allan - 90% (100% loan worse case)
Kamberi - 80%
Barker - 70% (loan)
Mallan - 60% (80% loan)
McLaren - 50% (60% loan)

If we could get all of the above then we are in very very strong position.

A midfield 3 of Allan, Mallan and McGeouch would be fantastic.


Yeah but what’s the percentage likelihood of us being in a very strong position?

[Stuart93]

simple, there are numbers above the letters on a standard keyboard, the shift key gives you access to the percentage symbol.
all you have to do is type, post and it becomes fact.
True.

Well there is that

[PatHead]

well there is that

fact

[Nemo]

Makes sense I guess, if we are to sign players like Kamberi Mallam and McGeouch then we'll need funds from a McGinn transfer

As much as I adore SJM I think McGeouch is more important to the way we play


I hope you're right, really do.

But I think SJM going will produce more sideways passing,

He has such a determination to play the forward pass or burst forward through the midfield with the ball at his feet, really unsettles teams that does.

Being a doom merchant i know, but i think we'll see a dip in performances and results next year if/when he leaves.

Hope i'm wrong mind.

[The Leith Dutch]

Makes sense I guess, if we are to sign players like Kamberi Mallam and McGeouch then we'll need funds from a McGinn transfer

As much as I adore SJM I think McGeouch is more important to the way we play

I feel DM may be slightly less hard to replace though.

It feels to me that there are more players of DM's type - if not quite of the same quality.
There are less players with McGinn's abilities plus I think even a slight drop in quality in that style of play would have a bigger impact.

Ah, **** it. Let's just keep them both :greengrin

[keep the faith]

I hope you're right, really do.

But I think SJM going will produce more sideways passing,

He has such a determination to play the forward pass or burst forward through the midfield with the ball at his feet, really unsettles teams that does.

Being a doom merchant i know, but i think we'll see a dip in performances and results next year if/when he leaves.

Hope i'm wrong mind.

I doubt anyone in this league plays the ball forward as often and as effectively as Scott Allan.

[jacomo]

I hope you're right, really do.

But I think SJM going will produce more sideways passing,

He has such a determination to play the forward pass or burst forward through the midfield with the ball at his feet, really unsettles teams that does.

Being a doom merchant i know, but i think we'll see a dip in performances and results next year if/when he leaves.

Hope i'm wrong mind.


I expect big things from Slivka next season. He’s a forward thinking midfielder.

[Lmc2105]

Wondering when Jack Ross gets appointed at Sunderland he will be in the market for Stevie Mallan as worked with him previously?

[Heisenberg]

See Lennon said this about Kamberi as well...

“We’re still in negotiations with Kamberi. We’ve held positive talks with him and his representative. We have an option that expires on June 14 but I’m pretty sure we’ll have a response before then.”

I did think about when our option would expire on the loan deal the other day. At least we should know relatively soon whether we’re getting him signed up or not.

[jacomo]

See Lennon said this about Kamberi as well...

“We’re still in negotiations with Kamberi. We’ve held positive talks with him and his representative. We have an option that expires on June 14 but I’m pretty sure we’ll have a response before then.”

I did think about when our option would expire on the loan deal the other day. At least we should know relatively soon whether we’re getting him signed up or not.


Mind when Moyes went to Man Utd?

He knew Fellaini had a release clause in his contract, waited for it to expire, and then signed him for more money.

Let’s not do that!

[CallumLaidlaw]

Mind when Moyes went to Man Utd?

He knew Fellaini had a release clause in his contract, waited for it to expire, and then signed him for more money.

Let’s not do that!

I would imagine as soon as that deal expires on the 14th, he becomes unaffordable to us.


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[neil7908]

Not Hibs related but Skrtel's agent saying his move to Sevco won't happen as they can't afford the 5-6m euros his club want and they are offering him wages 4-5 times less than he's currently on!

[Ronniekirk]

I would imagine as soon as that deal expires on the 14th, he becomes unaffordable to us.


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Yep think it's now clear if he doesn't sign for us by then it's unlikely he will after that So at least Club can then act and bring someone else in instead of this dragging on


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[Johnny_Leith]

Not Hibs related but Skrtel's agent saying his move to Sevco won't happen as they can't afford the 5-6m euros his club want and they are offering him wages 4-5 times less than he's currently on!

No surprise.

It amazes me people give any transfer rumours regarding rangers credibility at the moment, especially in red top papers. The majority are to sell papers/online views to the gullable rangers minded.

Rangers are skint.

[jacomo]

Not Hibs related but Skrtel's agent saying his move to Sevco won't happen as they can't afford the 5-6m euros his club want and they are offering him wages 4-5 times less than he's currently on!


Disappointing to hear the Rangers are now being more rational about what they can afford.

Hoped they’d continue to blow huge money on old stars.

[Souter96Mac]

Not Hibs related but Skrtel's agent saying his move to Sevco won't happen as they can't afford the 5-6m euros his club want and they are offering him wages 4-5 times less than he's currently on!

What about King's warchest?

[PatHead]

Yves Ma-Kalambay has signed a one year deal with Wycombe.

[SHODAN]

Yves Ma-Kalambay has signed a one year deal with Wycombe.

Made a grand total of 12 league appearances since he left us eight years ago.

[blackpoolhibs]

Made a grand total of 12 league appearances since he left us eight years ago.


Surely not, we were told he'd be a 1st team regular at a championship or premiership club in England within 2 years of leaving us. :faf:

You have to be a lot braver to be a goalkeeper than he's ever shown at a decent standard, and probably a bit better too.

[1van Sprou7e]

I feel DM may be slightly less hard to replace though.

It feels to me that there are more players of DM's type - if not quite of the same quality.
There are less players with McGinn's abilities plus I think even a slight drop in quality in that style of play would have a bigger impact.

Ah, **** it. Let's just keep them both :greengrin

Disagree actually, as others have mentioned we already have Slivka and Allan who are both very attack minded midfielders. Also hopefully we can add Mallan to that list

Players that can play the deep lying playmaker role at the level that McGeouch does are a lot more rare IMO, especially in Scotland

Fyvie and Whittaker did it well for us at times but when they play sometimes it just shows how difficult it is to do it to a high standard

[Stevie Reid]

Hearts sign the Aussie left back:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44238466

Could be good business, decent market.

[Rumble de Thump]

Hearts' signing have so far been utterly abysmal. As always, they're going for quantity, not quality.

[worcesterhibby]

Disagree actually, as others have mentioned we already have Slivka and Allan who are both very attack minded midfielders. Also hopefully we can add Mallan to that list

Players that can play the deep lying playmaker role at the level that McGeouch does are a lot more rare IMO, especially in Scotland

Fyvie and Whittaker did it well for us at times but when they play sometimes it just shows how difficult it is to do it to a high standard

And Swanson

[adhibs]

Hearts' signing have so far been utterly abysmal. As always, they're going for quantity, not quality.

Looks to me like hes getting dross in as early as possible, with plenty time to get them well drilled in his negative tactics to conmpensate for their probable lacj of quality.

[jacomo]

Made a grand total of 12 league appearances since he left us eight years ago.


Just misunderstood.

I’m sure Yves will prove the doubters wrong.

[Michael]

Just misunderstood.

I’m sure Yves will prove the doubters wrong.

Played for Antwerp and Swansea though. Done well for a guy who isn't very good.

[BoomtownHibees]

Played for Antwerp and Swansea though. Done well for a guy who isn't very good.

4 games for Swansea and 3 for Antwerp. Aye, quality

[Michael]

4 games for Swansea and 3 for Antwerp. Aye, quality

I wasn't being sarcastic. He's genuinely done well for a poor footballer.

[Forza Fred]

Hearts sign the Aussie left back:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44238466

Could be good business, decent market.

Average player, relatively unknown outside of Adelaide.

BTWGerry Baker’s grandson plays right back for Adelaide United.

[TelaStella]

Any news re Kane Hemmings?


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[HoboHarry]

Any news re Kane Hemmings?


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No but Jordi Cruyff is back on our radar.......

[Stuart93]

Any news re Kane Hemmings?


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Aye he's not coming, staying down south but would love to play for us & under Lennon at some point

[bingo70]

See the four in hand hibs supporters club have tweeted a wee cryptic tweet hinting Kamberi has signed.

Anybody on here able to elaborate further?

[Heisenberg]

Four in Hand HSC Twitter dropping hints...

Beaten to it by Bingo!

[hibeemikey21]

See the four in hand hibs supporters club have tweeted a wee cryptic tweet hinting Kamberi has signed.

Anybody on here able to elaborate further?

And Jamie MacLaren has posted a pic on his instagram story of him & Kamberi in Dubai today. Join the tenuous dots and we have a new front two!

[Borderhibbie76]

See the four in hand hibs supporters club have tweeted a wee cryptic tweet hinting Kamberi has signed.

Anybody on here able to elaborate further?Just saw that on Twitter...hopefully good news incoming...

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[hibees 7062]

And Jamie MacLaren has posted a pic on his instagram story of him & Kamberi in Dubai today. Join the tenuous dots and we have a new front two!

https://scontent.fman3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33579954_820843714774579_2762973588460929024_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=7e93a24adcf7831c3e2f9d7bdca33547&oe=5B79B831

[Billy Whizz]

https://scontent.fman3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33579954_820843714774579_2762973588460929024_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=7e93a24adcf7831c3e2f9d7bdca33547&oe=5B79B831

I’d be expecting a better quality of sunbed than that, in Dubai

[GreenOnions]

https://scontent.fman3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33579954_820843714774579_2762973588460929024_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=7e93a24adcf7831c3e2f9d7bdca33547&oe=5B79B831

Very phallic background :cb

[Joe6-2]

Very phallic background :cb

What a mind you have! 😂😂😂

[Lmc2105]

See the four in hand hibs supporters club have tweeted a wee cryptic tweet hinting Kamberi has signed.

Anybody on here able to elaborate further?

Just seen this!! Hopefully some positive news! Tweeted a little thing about Dylan also.

[007]

Once one signs, the rest will shortly follow.

[Hibby70]

https://scontent.fman3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33579954_820843714774579_2762973588460929024_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=7e93a24adcf7831c3e2f9d7bdca33547&oe=5B79B831

If you look closely you'll see Rod under a parasol.

[Bostonhibby]

If you look closely you'll see Rod under a parasol.[emoji23]

He's got a sideline hiring out sunbeds in the close season.

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[adhibs]

Very phallic background :cb

Haha brilliant

[GGTTH07]

Kamberi will sign. Mcgeough unfortunately won’t. Allan desperate to come back, up to Celtic. No idea on Maclaren.

[S4uzee]

Kamberi will sign. Mcgeough unfortunately won’t. Allan desperate to come back, up to Celtic. No idea on Maclaren.

Believe the same about McGeouch. Don’t know why Lennon is getting the fans hopes up

[Heisenberg]

Believe the same about McGeouch. Don’t know why Lennon is getting the fans hopes up

Lennon has told the truth. It’s not over yet because he’s not signed up elsewhere and by the sounds of it we’ve made an improved offer. If he doesn’t sign it then so be it, Lennon is just keeping the fans up to date.

[snooky]

Kamberi will sign. Mcgeough unfortunately won’t. Allan desperate to come back, up to Celtic. No idea on Maclaren.
Are all them facts or just how you see it? :dunno:
Anyhooz, as I see it there's a good possiblity you're right.

[1875godsgift]

Very phallic background :cb

More mushroomy, I thought :halowitch:

[Is It On....]

Agreed, Sheffield is beyond doubt the A-hole of the universe, thought it was Leeds till had to spend two years there for studies, a place with NO redeeming features and if it were, Carlsberg it would have the worst people in the world................probably.

In short, no likey !!

Easy Tiger. What about the The Hole in the Road, Poxy Roxy, Berlin's and Yates Wine Lodge in Division Street?

[GGTTH07]

Are all them facts or just how you see it? :dunno:
Anyhooz, as I see it there's a good possiblity you're right.

Just passing on what I’m told from a good ‘source’

[snooky]

Just passing on what I’m told from a good ‘source’

Fairy Nuff :nerd: :thumbsup:

[Forza Fred]

Agreed, Sheffield is beyond doubt the A-hole of the universe, thought it was Leeds till had to spend two years there for studies, a place with NO redeeming features and if it were, Carlsberg it would have the worst people in the world................probably.

In short, no likey !!

You should broaden your travels.

I was once told similar about a place called Lithgow, about two hours west of Sydney.

Back in the late seventies I was warned..

“There are 10 places that are the earshhole of Australia......Lithgow is nine of them!

And turned out to be true.....

[Onceinawhile]

Kamberi is ripped tbf.

[Scott Allan Key]

More mushroomy, I thought :halowitch:

Magic. They can both return to sign their new contracts by flying carpet.

[California-Hibs]

Allans the big one for me. Absolutely desperate he signs, he's the key!

[calumhibee1]

Allans the big one for me. Absolutely desperate he signs, he's the key!

Allan and Kamberi are equally important for me, but I agree. Players like Scotty Allan should really be way out our price range.

[neil7908]

Allan and Kamberi are equally important for me, but I agree. Players like Scotty Allan should really be way out our price range.

They were linking up so well by the end of the season, I'd love to see both back in a Hibs shirt.

[madhatter]

3-4 year deal for Kamberi is the rumour, be superb if true! Doubt he'll stay for that long but certainly this is the platform to show what he's got. Could easily break into the Swiss squad.

New kit and Kamberi next week...

[Souter96Mac]

If we get Kamberi on a 4 Yr deal for the reported £100-150k, we'll could get a couple of seasons out of him and make a big profit. Could turn out to be a huge piece of business.

[Auckland Hibs]

If we get Kamberi on a 4 Yr deal for the reported £100-150k, we'll could get a couple of seasons out of him and make a big profit. Could turn out to be a huge piece of business.

If he continues to show the same form from last season then we could receive our highest ever transfer fee in a few years. His signing is a massive boost.

Scott Allan next would be a close second IMO, he's another class act who we must get on board.

Surprising that no firm offers for SJM have come in yet?

[Jones28]

If we get Kamberi on a 4 Yr deal for the reported £100-150k, we'll could get a couple of seasons out of him and make a big profit. Could turn out to be a huge piece of business.

Speculating to accumulate. I like it, and it's paid off massively for Celtic.

[Souter96Mac]

Speculating to accumulate. I like it, and it's paid off massively for Celtic.

Indeed. That and trying to progress in Europe, which will probably improve with signings like Kamberi, will help kick us on financially.

[Ronniekirk]

Allan and Kamberi are equally important for me, but I agree. Players like Scotty Allan should really be way out our price range.

He knows Lennon and Hibs work for him I think he will want to be playing week in week out and enjoying his football The lure also for some players could be Lennon moved to bigger Club he can come back in for some players
Celtic though hold all the Aces


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[Tug Wilson]

He knows Lennon and Hibs work for him I think he will want to be playing week in week out and enjoying his football The lure also for some players could be Lennon moved to bigger Club he can come back in for some players
Celtic though hold all the Aces


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One problem that I see is that if we start to see players like Kamberi signing, maybe Dylan re-signing and no sign of McGinn leaving then they are not going to want Scott Allan to join Hibs as they know that will potentially make us too strong.

Maybe a loan to stop him playing against them during the season?

Can't help feeling that we are just waiting for that first domino to fall and lots more will tumble into place.

[Borderhibbie76]

One problem that I see is that if we start to see players like Kamberi signing, maybe Dylan re-signing and no sign of McGinn leaving then they are not going to want Scott Allan to join Hibs as they know that will potentially make us too strong.

Maybe a loan to stop him playing against them during the season?

Can't help feeling that we are just waiting for that first domino to fall and lots more will tumble into place.I'm also pretty certain if Kamberi does/has signed...Jamie Mac will be desperate to come back...let's hope so

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[Tobias Funke]

I'm also pretty certain if Kamberi does/has signed...Jamie Mac will be desperate to come back...let's hope so

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I hope so too, I like Jamie a lot as a player, he has that strikers instinct in the box that compliments Flo so well.

[danhibees1875]

One problem that I see is that if we start to see players like Kamberi signing, maybe Dylan re-signing and no sign of McGinn leaving then they are not going to want Scott Allan to join Hibs as they know that will potentially make us too strong.

Maybe a loan to stop him playing against them during the season?

Can't help feeling that we are just waiting for that first domino to fall and lots more will tumble into place.

I don't think Celtic will be at all worried about that to be honest.

[BegbieHSC]

If the news on Kamberi is true, I’m desperate to see his strike partner back here too.

[1van Sprou7e]

I don't think Celtic will be at all worried about that to be honest.

Yeah, they'll strengthen during the summer and if any team is still really challenging them come January then they'll just weaken them/strengthen further

[Franck Stanton]

I don't think Celtic will be at all worried about that to be honest.

Let's be honest here, over the course of a season, ALL the teams in the league are an irrelivence to Celtic. worry about them? Don't think so.

[J-C]

Celtic and Rodgers realise Allan doesn't have a future there, they will want him off the wage bill and if they get £100-150K they'll be happy with that, they'll also see Allan as a player who could help take points off Aberdeen and Rangers but Celtic are too strong to worry about IF Allan faces them in a game, hell we beat them without him.

[JimboHibs]

Celtic and Rodgers realise Allan doesn't have a future there, they will want him off the wage bill and if they get £100-150K they'll be happy with that, they'll also see Allan as a player who could help take points off Aberdeen and Rangers but Celtic are too strong to worry about IF Allan faces them in a game, hell we beat them without him.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/celtic/brendan-rodgers-on-future-of-scott-allan-and-ryan-christie-at-celtic-1-4700157/amp

Rodgers thoughts on Scott/Ryan and Scott Allan pretty much alluded to the same that Hibs is a good fit for him.

[Paisley Hibby]

If we get Kamberi on a 4 Yr deal for the reported £100-150k, we'll could get a couple of seasons out of him and make a big profit. Could turn out to be a huge piece of business.

£150K? Now where have I heard that before 🤔

[ancient hibee]

I hadn’t realised that the Kamberi option expires in mid June.

[Big_Franck]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/celtic/brendan-rodgers-on-future-of-scott-allan-and-ryan-christie-at-celtic-1-4700157/amp

Rodgers thoughts on Scott/Ryan and Scott Allan pretty much alluded to the same that Hibs is a good fit for him.

That article is from March.

Hopefully we'll get Allan for a reasonable, small fee. I've a feeling we might get Lewis Morgan on loan for a year as well.

[JDHibs]

£150K? Now where have I heard that before 🤔

If only Petrie had paid that for Griffiths...

[JimboHibs]

That article is from March.

Hopefully we'll get Allan for a reasonable, small fee. I've a feeling we might get Lewis Morgan on loan for a year as well.

Yes the article is from March.

[Mibbes Aye]

Looks to me like hes getting dross in as early as possible, with plenty time to get them well drilled in his negative tactics to conmpensate for their probable lacj of quality.

Adelaide journo in the EEN asked to describe the new left-back. In his first two sentences he uses the words "physical", "aggressive" and "feisty".

Right up Potter's street basically. He'll just need to be coached to show players into the middle, take his turn with the niggly tackles and practice lofting the ball and he's the complete HOMFC package.

[Stuart93]

Adelaide journo in the EEN asked to describe the new left-back. In his first two sentences he uses the words "physical", "aggressive" and "feisty".

Right up Potter's street basically. He'll just need to be coached to show players into the middle, take his turn with the niggly tackles and practice lofting the ball and he's the complete HOMFC package.

Wouldn't listen to that, usually banderson who spouts all that pish about how amazing hearts new signings are.

[Tug Wilson]

It will be interesting to see how the early closing of the English league transfer window will effect the market.

For instance, if John McGinn is not sold to a club down South by 9 August then he ain't going. This would leave only Celtic as a viable bidder. I think that this puts a bit of pressure on Hibs to cash in while the market is hot. Probably need to get a bidding war started early July to maximise the price.

English clubs can still take players on loan and also sell them until 31 August so will we see a glut of cut price English players that clubs want off the books after 9 August?

Also does it mean we get Jim White shouting at us on 9 and 31 August?

[bingo70]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

[Ronniekirk]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

3 million he can **** off The Higher the bid the more St Mirren will get
But ok as first attempt
Don't think McGinn will see Sunderland as team to move to though


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[S4uzee]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

I definitely think he’ll be gone this summer and if they bid £3m then that will prompt others which would be good for us

[CMurdoch]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

Big team with big debt.
Not sure how much of that was shifted by the recent sale of the club.

[Billychaotic182]

Callum Booth has a release clause in his contract. Anyone take him back as a back up left back?

Edit: just read he was out of contract

[Gaz]

Big team with big debt.
Not sure how much of that was shifted by the recent sale of the club.

All of it went the previous chairman wrote off all the debt before selling

[bingo70]

All of it went the previous chairman wrote off all the debt before selling

Tbh £3m as a starting bid isn’t a bad start.

I’d be a disappointed for him if he finds himself in that league but if we can get £3.5-4m plus a sell on fee that’s no a bad result imo.

[SHODAN]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

Good starting offer. £5M please.

[oneone73]

Good starting offer. £5M please.

SJM won't be going to the third tier of English football.

[erin go bragh]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.
SJM will go to a bigger club than Sunderland are just now .

[Baw187]

Sun reporting Jack Ross has made John Mcginn his main target and offered £3m for him.

Let’s be absolutely Frank (not Le god). £3m for a guy out of contract in less than 12 months would set a party off in Rod’s pants. If true and he fancies the Mackams, he’s off.

[NAE NOOKIE]

3 million he can **** off The Higher the bid the more St Mirren will get
But ok as first attempt
Don't think McGinn will see Sunderland as team to move to though


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3 million would be a decent opener though and if Hibs could nudge it up to 4 with a decent sell on percentage we would almost certainly accept it. If this is true it could even open a bidding war and we could hope for the mystical 5 million.

I wouldn't be too sure that SJM would dismiss a move to Sunderland out of hand ... if the recent sale of the club has eased their debt problems then perhaps they do have some cash to splash and if that's the case they would have to be a good bet to haul themselves out of the third tier at the first time of asking.
In that scenario SJM would be joining a massive club, but with the luxury of being able to acclimatise to the English game before taking on the pretty brutal marathon that is the English championship .... offer him 6K a week with bonuses in that scenario and I think he would find it more tempting than folk think.

[Borderhibbie76]

This might start the bidding war but i honestly don't see SJM going to League 1...hes much better than that level

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[Scooter]

Personally £3million would be a superb offer. You won't get much more for a guy that's played 1 season in the Scottish premiership with a year left.
I know and we know he's worth more but unfortunately that's the nature of the beast

[tamig]

Let’s be absolutely Frank (not Le god). £3m for a guy out of contract in less than 12 months would set a party off in Rod’s pants. If true and he fancies the Mackams, he’s off.

I think £3m for SJM with less than a year would be excellent business. I think £5m is unrealistic. Two years left on the contract maybe. I’m just not sure if John would fancy League 1. I can see a major rebirth of Sunderland under Jack Ross though and John might just fancy being a big part of that. Still reckon he’ll sign for a Championship team at the very least.

[bingo70]

Personally £3million would be a superb offer. You won't get much more for a guy that's played 1 season in the Scottish premiership with a year left.
I know and we know he's worth more but unfortunately that's the nature of the beast

Completely agree, that sort of ball park figure plus a decent sell on fee would be good value all round imo

[CMurdoch]

All of it went the previous chairman wrote off all the debt before selling

They have players on colossal wages.

Fortunately, the contracts of John O'Shea, Billy Jones and Darron Gibson end in June which will save them £100k per week
Unfortunately, they will still be paying £200k per week for half a dozen contracted players and at the end of next season only one of them will leave (Jack Rodwell, close on £40k a week).

[Smartie]

Moving to Sunderland now would be a bit like when he joined us - big club with big potential playing in a lower division under a highly rated young manager.

McGinn's move to Hibs has been good for him - this move might be good too.

The Sunderland fans are a tough bunch to please, although they've not had anything to be pleased about for a very long time.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Personally £3million would be a superb offer. You won't get much more for a guy that's played 1 season in the Scottish premiership with a year left.
I know and we know he's worth more but unfortunately that's the nature of the beast

SJM is more than just a guy who has spent one season in the Scottish premiership ... he is regularly picked for Scotland, he has a Scottish cup winners medal, a League cup winners medal a League cup runners up medal and a Championship winners medal. There are loads of folk who have spent 10 seasons in the Premiership who couldn't lace his boots, and a year on a contract is a fairly long time when it comes to football, I would contest that that's still a reasonably healthy bargaining chip for Hibs.

If that Sunderland interest is genuine ( perhaps Jack Ross used it as a lever when getting St Mirren to give Sunderland permission to speak to him ) then we aren't even into June and that's one club in for him already ..... I think 4 million is easily achievable and Hibs are in a position where we don't have to blink first.

[truehibernian]

Moving to Sunderland now would be a bit like when he joined us - big club with big potential playing in a lower division under a highly rated young manager.

McGinn's move to Hibs has been good for him - this move might be good too.

The Sunderland fans are a tough bunch to please, although they've not had anything to be pleased about for a very long time.

Sunderland are a car crash of a club which is a shame as having been down there and seen the set up it's a fantastic club and their fans remind me of us in our worst moments of despair - utterly devoted to their club but helpless to horrendous managerial appointments and decision making behind the scenes.

SJM certainly won't be going there. Can see Jack Ross trying to get Lewis Morgan on loan though - someone who I'd love to try and get on loan (with Allan permanent) through a SJM to Celtic move.

I'd also take Abdul Osman who has just been released from Partick. Always impressed me and he is an absolute unit - which I think we will need next season as team's try to be physical against us.

[overdrive]

Personally £3million would be a superb offer. You won't get much more for a guy that's played 1 season in the Scottish premiership with a year left.
I know and we know he's worth more but unfortunately that's the nature of the beast

He’s played more than one season in the top flight of Scottish football (just not with us)

[neil7908]

That would be an absolutely mental move for John. I don't care what they pay him, right now we are a bigger and better team than them.

He should have his sights set on much, much better than the third tier of English football and a club that are self destructing.

[Haymaker]

(Jack Rodwell, close on £40k a week).

Pretty sure Chris Coleman said recently he didn't know where he was and he was on £70k a week

[1van Sprou7e]

Getting 3m for a player who had 1 year left on his contract would be outstanding tbh

If we get more then we've done ridiculously well but when the contract is that short we're always going to get shorthanded a wee bit

[bigwheel]

Would not be picked for Scotland playing in 3rd tier. Would be a poor career choice that move.......


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[bingo70]

Would not be picked for Scotland playing in 3rd tier. Would be a poor career choice that move.......


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Charlie Mulgrew is.

[Captain Trips]

It is irrelevant what we think of Sunderland. If he was to join them on say a 3 or 4 year deal he is very likely going to get a nice wage even in that division probably enough per week to transform his and families life. Plus in the shop window for another move.

I am sure he would like to play at a higher level right away but if its only Sunderland by end of summer then IMO he will go there.

[bingo70]

It is irrelevant what we think of Sunderland. If he was to join them on say a 3 or 4 year deal he is very likely going to get a nice wage even in that division probably enough per week to transform his and families life. Plus in the shop window for another move.

I am sure he would like to play at a higher level right away but if its only Sunderland by end of summer then IMO he will go there.

It’s maybe also worth remembering he’d still be close to home as well and he seems a really family oriented person. I’m not saying he’d never move further down south but he may see this as being able to dip his toe in the water of moving down south but still be in touching distance of his family.

[Brightside]

No chance anyone is offering 3m for SJM

[bingo70]

No chance anyone is offering 3m for SJM

Nonsense imo.

We’ll get at least that amount, again, imo.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I’m sorry to say but any1 thinking we will get £3m plus for McGinn is deluded. He has only got a year left in his contract and can sign a pre contract in 6 months time. If we get an offer of around £1.5m I think we will be doing well, not sure we would take it and we may aswell keep him for another year but £3m is not happening never mind people thinking we could get £4m.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I’m sorry to say but any1 thinking we will get £3m plus for McGinn is deluded. He has only got a year left in his contract and can sign a pre contract in 6 months time. If we get an offer of around £1.5m I think we will be doing well, not sure we would take it and we may aswell keep him for another year but £3m is not happening never mind people thinking we could get £4m.

I think you forget that £3m for English clubs is pennies. There’s a player linked with Man U who has a year left and he’s apparently gonna go for around £40m-£50m


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[bingo70]

I’m sorry to say but any1 thinking we will get £3m plus for McGinn is deluded. He has only got a year left in his contract and can sign a pre contract in 6 months time. If we get an offer of around £1.5m I think we will be doing well, not sure we would take it and we may aswell keep him for another year but £3m is not happening never mind people thinking we could get £4m.

Anyone thinking about signing him on a pre contract agreement in 6 months is wasting their time as he’ll be sold this summer, so if he can sign a pre contract in 6 months is neither here nor there.

I think the £5m figure that Lennon has mentioned is unrealistic and I suspect Lennon knows that, £3m is entirely possible though.

[bigwheel]

Charlie Mulgrew is.

Fair point. Just been promoted. Although also missed out on some squads when he was in that division iirc.

Do you think it would help his Scotland selection case ?

[Heisenberg]

Fair point. Just been promoted. Although also missed out on some squads when he was in that division iirc.

Do you think it would help his Scotland selection case ?

As long as was playing every week and doing well then he’d still be in the squad. He made it when he was in the Scottish Championship!

[bingo70]

Fair point. Just been promoted. Although also missed out on some squads when he was in that division iirc.

Do you think it would help his Scotland selection case ?

I think playing almost any level in England is preferred over players that are playing well in our own premier league, it does my head in.

It took Strachan about half a qualifying campaign to realise the best team he could put out was one that is predominantly based up here, it remains to be seen if McLeish will make the same mistake but I don’t think it would do his international chances any harm to move there.

[bigwheel]

I think playing almost any level in England is preferred over players that are playing well in our own premier league, it does my head in.

It took Strachan about half a qualifying campaign to realise the best team he could put out was one that is predominantly based up here, it remains to be seen if McLeish will make the same mistake but I don’t think it would do his international chances any harm to move there.

Very few players get picked from that level - init saying it would rule him out - but wouldnt be seen as a positive . If Mulgrew wasn’t a seasoned international, think it would have been an issue for him too.

[Captain Trips]

IMO Scotland games will be secondary to a very tidy wage. If Sunderland or any club offer him enough that will be key not for me Scotland caps.

[bingo70]

Very few players get picked from that level - init saying it would rule him out - but wouldnt be seen as a positive . If Mulgrew wasn’t a seasoned international, think it would have been an issue for him too.

But Mcginn is in the same boat, he’s already broken into the Scottish team and fine well so imo joining and playing well for Sunderland wouldn’t jeopardise his place at all.

[WhileTheChief..]

any1 thinking we will get £3m plus for McGinn is deluded. .

Whenever I read posts like this calling others deluded I can’t help think it’s dead arrogant!

Basically you’re saying “agreee with me or you’re deluded”.

You’ve got got absolutely no idea how much SJM will go for and have simply made up some numbers that you think are more likely than others on here have done!

[Greenworld]

Whenever I read posts like this calling others deluded I can’t help think it’s dead arrogant!

Basically you’re saying “agreee with me or you’re deluded”.

You’ve got got absolutely no idea how much SJM will go for and have simply made up some numbers that you think are more likely than others on here have done!Spot on no one knows what bids will come in I don't really get the 1 year to go argument.
some clubs need someone now managers rarely last a season so bids will come in if they have not already.
I still think he will end up at Celtic for cash plus allan move


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[Springbank]

IMO Scotland games will be secondary to a very tidy wage. If Sunderland or any club offer him enough that will be key not for me Scotland caps.

Thankfully John McGinn seems to diagree - he sees his Scotland career as vitally important

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-star-john-mcginn-reveals-his-wish-to-captain-scotland-1-4710361

Sooner we are Scotland and not North Britain within Boris and Nigel's basketcase Brexiting UK, the better

[LancsHibs]

Thankfully John McGinn seems to diagree - he sees his Scotland career as vitally important

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-star-john-mcginn-reveals-his-wish-to-captain-scotland-1-4710361

Sooner we are Scotland and not North Britain within Boris and Nigel's basketcase Brexiting UK, the better

A bit of politics on a Sunday morning! Who do you think you are, Andrew Marr?😁

[superfurryhibby]

Whenever I read posts like this calling others deluded I can’t help think it’s dead arrogant!

Basically you’re saying “agreee with me or you’re deluded”.

You’ve got got absolutely no idea how much SJM will go for and have simply made up some numbers that you think are more likely than others on here have done!

I wouldn’t take anyone seriously when there is a poster on brokeback using the same username as here, unless it’s a doppleganging double agent.

Fundamentally, your are right. No one knows, it’s all guess work and the deluded stuff is a bit arrogant. McGinn will most likely go in the summer, my guess is that the fee will be over 2 million. There will be competition for his signature, I feel sure of that and maybe that will help drive the price up some more.

[Unseen work]

Callum Booth has a release clause in his contract. Anyone take him back as a back up left back?

Edit: just read he was out of contract

No chance.

Would personally rather give Sean Mackie a chance.