Summer transfer thread 2025

[Heisenberg]

Nisbet would surely go back to Aberdeen if coming to Scotland again.

[Centre Hawf]

Genuinely can't think of who Amad is?

Diallo the Man United winger. Failed at Rangers really but has been probably their best player this season and would be picked up by most clubs in the world if offered to them.

[the_ginger_hibee]

I’d have expected Rocky and Hoilett to have signed by now if they were going to do so. I suspect they’ll be moving on. Triantis a different scenario but that could run until end of the transfer window. I’d be willing to wait for him though.

We definitely need more forwards players through the door ahead of Europe.

We need to submit a squad list by 18th July, for the round of Europe we are in, so not a huge amount of time for Q2 round. Hopefully moves start soon for Europe, as you say.

[Centre Hawf]

Nisbet would surely go back to Aberdeen if coming to Scotland again.

That's assuming they want him. Probably put them off him with his billy big baws attitude.

[MacGruber]

I'm beginning to be concerned about our squad.

First European game is roughly 4 weeks away and first league game about 5. We're currently in the position where we appear to be down by Kukharevych, Triantis and Rocky (and Hoilett and Gayle) and no ready made same-standard replacements.

It is going to be far from optimal if we end up failing to hold on to these players, or failing to replace them with quality or replace them late in the window with no time to gel before we are into important matches.

See where you're coming from, a little tetchy too. For balance though we have brought in Manneh, McGrath and Sallinger with the prospect of a fully fit Newell and possibly fit and motivated Youan to add to the team that finished last year. Youan situation is anyone's guess though. Malotnikov could step up this year too.

Ideally re-sign Rocky, Hoilett and Triantis then 2 strikers and we're done. I don't think Hoilett needs replaced if he doesn't sign, Rocky and Triantis would both need replaced which will be a tough ask. 4 or 5 players all in. Good that it isn't major surgery

[Ray_]

Genuinely can't think of who Amad is?

https://www.google.com/search?q=man+u+amad&rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB1124GB1124&oq=man+u+amad&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgA QyBwgBEC4YgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyCAgEEAAYFhge MggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGB YYHjIICAkQABgWGB7SAQk3NTEyajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBWim3KnC azpz&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[MikeyS]

Nisbet would surely go back to Aberdeen if coming to Scotland again.

I get the impression that he doesn't care who he plays for as long as it pays. We should be all over getting him back given our lack of striking options.

[MacGruber]

Diallo the Man United winger. Failed at Rangers really but has been probably their best player this season and would be picked up by most clubs in the world if offered to them.

Ah I see, cheers. Thought they were referencing Hibs players

[One Day Soon]

I think if we were to go into our game tomorrow I would agree, but as you say we have a month until our first game and a full pre-season camp between now and then.

I think the reality of the situation is that we will be looking to now replace Myko, Rocky, Gayle and imo it's incredibly likely that we'll not retain Triantis as well. Hoilett is less of a must replace because of McGrath coming in.

As far as a starting XI goes though we're not exactly short on options.

Smith/Sallinger

Cadden
Miller/O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Iredale
Cadden

Newell/Manneh/Levitt/NMW

McGrath/Campbell

Boyle/Youan
Bowie

There's definitely work to be done, most notably is to probably replace Rocky and add a striker. But beyond that I would say we still have the the makings of a team that should still compete.


At the moment I'd say we are substantially weaker than when we finished the season. We have work to do - quickly - just to stand still. Then we have more work to do to actually improve the squad on last season and to meet the demands and impact of Europe, particularly if we were to somehow make group stages. I don't think our financial position is making this any easier a task. We had a bloated squad and they wanted/needed to thin it substantially, it may take a while before we escape the impacts of the tail of that process.

[HoboHarry]

Diallo the Man United winger. Failed at Rangers really but has been probably their best player this season and would be picked up by most clubs in the world if offered to them.
:agree: First time I saw him play for Man U last season I googled to make sure it was the same player, looked miles away from the player seen at Sevco.

[worcesterhibby]

I can't really be ar5ed debating the point with someone who is more interested in posting snide remarks rather than engaging with the substance of the view I was expressing then or the view I am expressing now. So crack on if it makes you feel good.

i think the easiest thing is to agree that you both have different opinions of Montgomery. It’s fine to have different opinions.. you are also both Hibbys.. love football and hate the Rangers. You have more in common than you have different. Peace brothers :agree:

[One Day Soon]

See where you're coming from, a little tetchy too. For balance though we have brought in Manneh, McGrath and Sallinger with the prospect of a fully fit Newell and possibly fit and motivated Youan to add to the team that finished last year. Youan situation is anyone's guess though. Malotnikov could step up this year too.

Ideally re-sign Rocky, Hoilett and Triantis then 2 strikers and we're done. I don't think Hoilett needs replaced if he doesn't sign, Rocky and Triantis would both need replaced which will be a tough ask. 4 or 5 players all in. Good that it isn't major surgery

Agree. It's the potential Rocky and Triantis shaped holes in the team that are the biggest challenge. Fix those and everything else starts to look more manageable, though good strikers don't grow on trees either I guess.

[Centre Hawf]

At the moment I'd say we are substantially weaker than when we finished the season. We have work to do - quickly - just to stand still. Then we have more work to do to actually improve the squad on last season and to meet the demands and impact of Europe, particularly if we were to somehow make group stages. I don't think our financial position is making this any easier a task. We had a bloated squad and they wanted/needed to thin it substantially, it may take a while before we escape the impacts of the tail of that process.

We're definitely weaker than when we finished the season but that's purely because two of our best players from last season aren't at the club anymore. But as someone else said that level of where we're at compared to other years is quite a bit ahead of previous windows. We know what we have to do and the window is long.

Also in regards to the the European demands, I would rather we didn't rush anyone in the door that wasn't right just so they were here for the first two games that will be a huge ask to overcome anyway. We have to live with them as signings for the whole season or beyond and rushing for the sake of what could be just 4 matches could be a mistake imo.

No reason to panic, work to be done for sure but we all knew that.

[Unseen work]

Hearts after Nisbet

Would take him back in a heart beat. Cant see us having 3 strikers of Bowie, Nisbet and Boyle though

[04Sauzee]

Hearts after Nisbet

Would take him back in a heart beat. Cant see us having 3 strikers of Bowie, Nisbet and Boyle though

I'm not saying Nisbet but I'd hope for Bowie, Boyle and someone of real quality. If we want to continue to improve I'm doubtful we are just looking for bench fillers.

[CapitalGreen]

That's assuming they want him. Probably put them off him with his billy big baws attitude.

Was he not awarded POTY by his colleagues?

[HoboHarry]

Non-Hibs but Liverpool have signed Kerkez from Bournemouth. Nothing lasts forever of course but it's a little sad to see Andy Robertson getting pushed out the door at Anfield. I imagine this will be his last season (if he is even still at Liverpool at the end of the transfer window)

[One Day Soon]

We're definitely weaker than when we finished the season but that's purely because two of our best players from last season aren't at the club anymore. But as someone else said that level of where we're at compared to other years is quite a bit ahead of previous windows. We know what we have to do and the window is long.

Also in regards to the the European demands, I would rather we didn't rush anyone in the door that wasn't right just so they were here for the first two games that will be a huge ask to overcome anyway. We have to live with them as signings for the whole season or beyond and rushing for the sake of what could be just 4 matches could be a mistake imo.

No reason to panic, work to be done for sure but we all knew that.

Yes, which is why I'm only beginning to be concerned. I'll save going full bedwetter for a good bit yet.

[Centre Hawf]

Was he not awarded POTY by his colleagues?

He was, perhaps he's turned a corner since leaving us in that case.

[badabing67]

Hearts after Nisbet

Would take him back in a heart beat. Cant see us having 3 strikers of Bowie, Nisbet and Boyle though


How about Bowie, Nisbet, Boyle and Youan .... Plus the Veteran we will inevitably bring in

[Donegal Hibby]

Hearts after Nisbet

Would take him back in a heart beat. Cant see us having 3 strikers of Bowie, Nisbet and Boyle though

Question is would Gray? Have my doubts he would tbh . Dundee Utd linked with a midfielder…

https://x.com/alanftemple/status/1935997481667457077

[Hibs90]

EEN saying Hibs will pocket over £1m for Vente.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-news-ps1-million-forward-5186457

[Unseen work]

I'm not saying Nisbet but I'd hope for Bowie, Boyle and someone of real quality. If we want to continue to improve I'm doubtful we are just looking for bench fillers.

Yeah true tbf

Think with Bowie too he still had a bit to prove in terms of fitness and playing at the level we’ve seen from him but when he starts games

[Unseen work]

Wonder if Rocky is getting strung along by a couple of teams hence him not making a decision about if he’ll stay or not

[EGL2000]

I'm not saying Nisbet but I'd hope for Bowie, Boyle and someone of real quality. If we want to continue to improve I'm doubtful we are just looking for bench fillers.

Surely we need another 2 strikers though? We realistically need one who's a nailed on starter to fill mykos boots and then maybe a rotational one. That one could be the older pro who can't play as many games kinda type.

[B.H.F.C]

Some teams seem to be signing players left, right and centre.

I know the club always talk about quality over quantity and getting the right ones and whatever. And a lot of the time I think it is just that, talk. But this year it really is the case for us IMO.

Rocky and Triantis’ positions need sorted sooner rather than later. But I don’t feel, for a change, we need to be doing anything daft.

[B.H.F.C]

Wonder if Rocky is getting strung along by a couple of teams hence him not making a decision about if he’ll stay or not

As long as we’re not getting strung along ourselves. We can’t just be waiting at this point. If he decides to stay then fair enough but we must be looking at alternatives.

[Unseen work]

Surely we need another 2 strikers though? We realistically need one who's a nailed on starter to fill mykos boots and then maybe a rotational one. That one could be the older pro who can't play as many games kinda type.

Yeah think we’ll need 2.

Also think we could be doing with more pace in the team, especially as Youan is likely to leave

[hibee1875]

Are we all forgetting Mane came in in January and didn’t really feature? He’ll be like a new signing and could fill the Triantis hole.

By all accounts he was getting up to speed with the pace of our game but I liked the look of him vs rangers

[Springbank]

Triantis is one of the few cases where - if you were the club officials at Hibs - you'd be saying:

"What's the best thing for you as a player
- in a World Cup year you need to be playing and we'll give you that
- your team mates include your international team mates so you know you'll be noticed if you're playing well
- while Sunderland might not play you this year (putting the World Cup off the table) the % says they'll be relegated and might need you/want you in the following season (26/27)
- so how about either (i) Hibs buy you for £1.X million OR (ii) we loan you for a season, to put you in the World Cup spotlight, for the vital year 25/26, and we all get back round the table in May 2026 to see how Sunderland have done, if they want to sell or keep you then.

Would work for Hibs, Sunderland and (if he's up for it) it works for Triantis - he has the certainty of knowing where he'll be playing this season and that his international boss will be getting reports

[badabing67]

Just a curiosity but have Millwall actually paid all of Nisbets fee or do they still owe us some.

[Centre Hawf]

Just a curiosity but have Millwall actually paid all of Nisbets fee or do they still owe us some.

Wouldn't be surprised if the bulk of it is coming through instalments, but it was 2 years ago now he left so if there's any more left to pay I doubt it's much + any future sell ons we may have agreed.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I suppose it all comes down to one persons judgment over another.

And one of the two of us always stuck with SDG being a good manager and never called Triantis “****ing crap”.

I’ve no idea when I called Triantis crap, if I did though I’d hazard a guess it was when he was playing crap as I’ve praised him heavily this season.

Given he was part of the squad you were adamant weren’t good enough to finish any higher than 8th though then it’s not a stretch to suggest that even if you didn’t claim it regarding him personally, he was part of the “horrendous squad” you repeatedly told us about that Pep Montgomery could simply have never been expected to do any better with.

Let’s also keep in mind that you told us all we were getting relegated this season when you were preaching about our poor squad after Montgomery got sacked if we really want to drag up old posts. :aok:

[SHODAN]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 4
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 2

34 days until our first competitive game.

[IanM]

Just a curiosity but have Millwall actually paid all of Nisbets fee or do they still owe us some.

On Hearts radar if shankland goes

[EGL2000]

Are we all forgetting Mane came in in January and didn’t really feature? He’ll be like a new signing and could fill the Triantis hole.

By all accounts he was getting up to speed with the pace of our game but I liked the look of him vs rangers

If Triantis doesn't come back I think we will definitely go into the market for another midfielder. As much as I like the look of Manneh they are different types of players.

[jacomo]

I wouldn’t be selling him as cheaply as this on FM.


Well quite… that’s the point.

In the real world, the Scottish game is undervalued and we suffer as a result.

[jacomo]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 4
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 2

34 days until our first competitive game.


All that matters is putting together the best possible squad, not transfer window clout.

[HFC93]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 4
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 2

34 days until our first competitive game.

Read the same sort of thing on last year's summer transfer thread and the winter transfer thread. Signing loads of players early on doesn't necessarily equate to good or sensible transfer business.

[jacomo]

If Triantis doesn't come back I think we will definitely go into the market for another midfielder. As much as I like the look of Manneh they are different types of players.


My concern is that Triantis is vital to the way we play and replacing him will be difficult.

This doesn’t mean that Manneh or someone else can’t step up to the plate of course. But Triantis has the experience as a CH to sense danger and drop in whenever we looked stretched at the back.

[EGL2000]

Well quite… that’s the point.

In the real world, the Scottish game is undervalued and we suffer as a result.

Only reason we suffer is because clubs excluding Celtic keep accepting low offers for their players. Vente is a bit different due to wanting to leave being out of contract ect. But Scottish clubs need to do better at holding out for more money across the board. Only way we can start commanding higher fees.

[Centre Hawf]

Read the same sort of thing on last year's summer transfer thread and the winter transfer thread. Signing loads of players early on doesn't necessarily equate to good or sensible transfer business.

Our best players from last year -

Iredale (signed on deadilne day at 11pm)
Triantis (signed on deadline day at about 9pm)
Rocky (was here the season prior)
Nicky Cadden (signed in August)
Boyle (was here the season prior)
Gayle (signed after the window shut)

Our earliest signings last year. -

O'Hora (I think he had an okay season, some not sold on him though)
Ekpiteta (didn't contribute after November)
Bursik (utterly hopeless)

Sometimes you have to wait and make sure. There's no reason to go and rush a centre half or striker in because you need a body. The best players in our price ranges will have suitors and patience will be required.

[GloryGlory]

Only reason we suffer is because clubs excluding Celtic keep accepting low offers for their players. Vente is a bit different due to wanting to leave being out of contract ect. But Scottish clubs need to do better at holding out for more money across the board. Only way we can start commanding higher fees.

The thing is that clubs in other leagues have their finances bolstered by much better TV and media deals than the SPFL and other more advantageous income sources, so have that buffer where they can hang on a bit and wait for better offers. Every SPFL club bar Celtic is working on a financial knife edge, which severely weakens their negotiating strength. Until we get more sustainable finance across the board we'll continue to be the Cinderellas of the transfer market.

[Since452]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 4
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 2

34 days until our first competitive game.

One of them was in a relegation battle and the other finished 5th. They need players more than us.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Our best players from last year -

Iredale (signed on deadilne day at 11pm)
Triantis (signed on deadline day at about 9pm)
Rocky (was here the season prior)
Nicky Cadden (signed in August)
Boyle (was here the season prior)
Gayle (signed after the window shut)

Our earliest signings last year. -

O'Hora (I think he had an okay season, some not sold on him though)
Ekpiteta (didn't contribute after November)
Bursik (utterly hopeless)

Sometimes you have to wait and make sure. There's no reason to go and rush a centre half or striker in because you need a body. The best players in our price ranges will have suitors and patience will be required.

It's difficult getting players in the door as other clubs are also looking to strengthen their squads, so some deals which may be 100% certain may take substantially longer due to other club attempting to get replacements in.

[EGL2000]

The thing is that clubs in other leagues have their finances bolstered by much better TV and media deals than the SPFL and other more advantageous income sources, so have that buffer where they can hang on a bit and wait for better offers. Every SPFL club bar Celtic is working on a financial knife edge, which severely weakens their negotiating strength. Until we get more sustainable finance across the board we'll continue to be the Cinderellas of the transfer market.

If you compare us to comparable leagues we are still making less. Austrian bundesliga made 93 million in sales last year we only made 68 million. Even on a team basis look at Bodo who play in a worse league than us. They are achieving upwards of 10 million for some players. Yes, there European exposure has helped but they are realistically a small team than us in most senses.

[EGL2000]

One of them was in a relegation battle and the other finished 5th. They need players more than us.

I think that's the kind of attitude that's seen the 3rd place team struggle to retain it next season. Just because we had a brilliant end to the season doesn't mean we can stand still. We should be looking to improve all the time, which I'm sure we are!

Currently we are probably worse than last season squad wise. So some big holes to fill!

[Ray_]

Our best players from last year -

Iredale (signed on deadilne day at 11pm)
Triantis (signed on deadline day at about 9pm)
Rocky (was here the season prior)
Nicky Cadden (signed in August)
Boyle (was here the season prior)
Gayle (signed after the window shut)

Our earliest signings last year. -

O'Hora (I think he had an okay season, some not sold on him though)
Ekpiteta (didn't contribute after November)
Bursik (utterly hopeless)

Sometimes you have to wait and make sure. There's no reason to go and rush a centre half or striker in because you need a body. The best players in our price ranges will have suitors and patience will be required.

Europe brings its own pressure to get things done earlier in key positions.

[Hibs90]

One of them was in a relegation battle and the other finished 5th. They need players more than us.

And yet we have lost players from that team so the squad is weaker.

[djw80!]

Did someone not say on here we gave the players out of contract a deadline date to agree new deal so we can move on?

[GloryGlory]

If you compare us to comparable leagues we are still making less. Austrian bundesliga made 93 million in sales last year we only made 68 million. Even on a team basis look at Bodo who play in a worse league than us. They are achieving upwards of 10 million for some players. Yes, there European exposure has helped but they are realistically a small team than us in most senses.

I think it's what known in finance as a virtuous circle - you generate more money, you get better players and/or spend more in developing young talent, you qualify for Europe and better players give you a better chance of getting group stages, you have some success and get noticed by the big fish in the pond, they buy your players for big bucks, rinse and repeat.

[MacGruber]

If Triantis doesn't come back I think we will definitely go into the market for another midfielder. As much as I like the look of Manneh they are different types of players.

The fact they went for Simons shows the club feel the same way. Bit wary that whilst Manneh technically good he won't be the rangey physical presence Triantis is.

[TrinityHFC]

All that matters is putting together the best possible squad, not transfer window clout.

I took consistent abuse each of those windows for being pretty relaxed about us doing business and getting the right players in, not just to specific timetable. I’m pretty relaxed again.

Everyone at the club will be well aware of what we want and what is or might become available.

This usually degenerates into suggestions we don’t realise we need players, we actively don’t want to sign players or we are too skint to sign players. None of those things are true.

[Donegal Hibby]

Hibs team back training…

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1936061809716597164

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1936056648998535315

[04Sauzee]

From Joel Sked

Kevin Nisbet is not a Hearts target, @HeartsStandard_ understands.

Latest as Derek McInnes and the club remain hopeful of convincing Lawrence Shankland that his future lies at Tynecastle Park.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I thought shankland had gone to west brom?

[GloryGlory]

I thought shankland had gone to west brom?

Was linked but nowt's happened so far.

[AlbertK86]

How about Bowie, Nisbet, Boyle and Youan .... Plus the Veteran we will inevitably bring in

I’d bite your hand off for that.

As long as SDG doesn’t feel it would upset the harmony at the club. Pretty sure SDG will go for him if he thinks his attitude is good.


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[AlbertK86]

If Triantis doesn't come back I think we will definitely go into the market for another midfielder. As much as I like the look of Manneh they are different types of players.

Agree - Triantis height, physicality and running power is vital.

SDG seems to like physicality and height so imagine he will want someone similar if we can’t get Triantis


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[Fuzzywuzzy]

Hibs team back training…

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1936061809716597164

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1936056648998535315


Nae big rocky calfs hiding in those photos

[Donegal Hibby]

Nae big rocky calfs hiding in those photos

Afraid not , none in this too ☹️..

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/june/20/gallery--players-return-for-pre-season-/

[JasonC1875]

Afraid not , none in this too ☹️..

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/june/20/gallery--players-return-for-pre-season-/

Even if he’d signed by now he wouldn’t be back yet. The internationalists have extra time off

[HoboHarry]

Nae big rocky calfs hiding in those photos
Nae worries - he's up in big Malky's office signing a new contract :greengrin

[Chorley Hibee]

Afraid not , none in this too ☹️..

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/june/20/gallery--players-return-for-pre-season-/

Don't worry, at least Delferriere is back.

[Donegal Hibby]

Even if he’d signed by now he wouldn’t be back yet. The internationalists have extra time off

Forgot the internationalists were given extra time off 🤭👍

[Donegal Hibby]

Bournemouths could very well be needing a new defence…

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1936035876183654678

[MacGruber]

Bournemouths could very well be needing a new defence…

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1936035876183654678

Bournemouth raking it in ££££. Pity they don't use Jamestown or it could have been even more 😅

[GloryGlory]

Bournemouths could very well be needing a new defence…

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1936035876183654678

Iredale £20 MILLION!

[HendoDelivered]

Iredale £20 MILLION!

Thats too cheap :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Don't worry, at least Delferriere is back.

Honestly thought he was away permanently

Us giving him a contract extension under Montgomery was absolutely bizarre

[SHODAN]

Afraid not , none in this too ☹️..

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/june/20/gallery--players-return-for-pre-season-/

Looks like McGrath has been given squad number 17.

[JasonC1875]

Looks like McGrath has been given squad number 17.

And Sallinger number 1

[The Tubs]

And Sallinger number 1

We never have to worry about having Burisik in goals again.

[Billy Whizz]

Bournemouth raking it in ££££. Pity they don't use Jamestown or it could have been even more 😅

Maybe put a temp blocker on the guy going to Rangers

[GloryGlory]

Thats too cheap :greengrin

25% sell on and another £5 million when he makes 20 appearances! :wink:

[007]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 4
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 2

34 days until our first competitive game.

Who gives a toss who they've signed?

Here's 7 "quality" signings they did early on last year. It really helped their season.

https://i.ibb.co/pBCg29Ft/Screenshot-20250620-172613-Chat-GPT.jpg (https://ibb.co/cSzPJ7nG)

[Trinity Hibee]

Who gives a toss who they've signed?

Here's 7 "quality" signings they did early on last year. It really helped their season.

https://i.ibb.co/QjCCwxxw/Screenshot-20250620-172046-Chat-GPT.jpg (https://ibb.co/x8ffTrrT)

Ah yes Gerald Taylor, kept hearing he was the next Cafu 😂😂

[blackpoolhibs]

So we make around 200k profit and Roda get 20% or whatever.

Not great. Appreciate he has a year left but surely we could've got a bit more.

If the figures are right, and we dont really know if they are, but say they are correct, how?

[JohnM1875]

Have to admit, I thought we’d have another player signed by now or at least confirmation of what's happening with Rocky/Hoilett

Happy to wait if it means we get Trianits, who will undoubtedly be our main target.

[1875M]

Looking at the current squad, we need at the very minimum - centre half, central midfielder and 2 strikers (DG seems to like target man and someone who can play in behind)

The centre half and centre mid need to be first team quality.

The centre half also needs to be comfortable playing as the middle of a 3, very different position from the outside centre back, as we sawin Rocky. Assuming we are sticking with the system that saw us go unbeaten and finish 3rd.

Ideally you’d like them in asap but if it takes a wee bit longer to get it across the line, then so be it.

[CapitalGreen]

Who gives a toss who they've signed?

Here's 7 "quality" signings they did early on last year. It really helped their season.

https://i.ibb.co/pBCg29Ft/Screenshot-20250620-172613-Chat-GPT.jpg (https://ibb.co/cSzPJ7nG)

Your list doesn’t even include Salazar who they apparently beat Porto to the signature for. Played 1 game against Motherwell and was then never seen again.

[04Sauzee]

🟠⚫️Dundee United agree 2 year deal to sign Panutche Camara from Crawley Town and also thrash out deal with LNZ Cherkasy for keeper Yevhen Kucherenko.🟠⚫️

[GloryGlory]

Is there any confirmation yet that Vente is actually away? He seems to have been having a medical at Heerenveen since Wednesday! :greengrin

[CallumLaidlaw]

Is there any confirmation yet that Vente is actually away? He seems to have been having a medical at Heerenveen since Wednesday! :greengrin

Apparently had the medical yesterday but might take couple of days for all paperwork to be completed so I read.


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[Kato]

Is there any confirmation yet that Vente is actually away? He seems to have been having a medical at Heerenveen since Wednesday! :greengrinNot until the club announces it, officially speaking.

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[EGL2000]

🟠⚫️Dundee United agree 2 year deal to sign Panutche Camara from Crawley Town and also thrash out deal with LNZ Cherkasy for keeper Yevhen Kucherenko.🟠⚫️

Looks a decent player tbf a load of games at league 1 level where he seems to have done pretty well.

[007]

Your list doesn’t even include Salazar who they apparently beat Porto to the signature for. Played 1 game against Motherwell and was then never seen again.

They didn't sign him until 15.8.24, my list is just of the pish they signed early. 😀

[CapitalGreen]

They didn't sign him until 15.8.24, my list is just of the pish they signed early. 😀

Ah got you 👍

[BoomtownHibees]

2 year deal at Falkirk for Liam Henderson

[GloryGlory]

2 year deal at Falkirk for Liam Henderson

Ooh, You're bad! Not THAT Liam Henderson! :greengrin

[Tambo]

Hmm was hoping for a decision with Rocky or Hoilett today, the longer it goes on the less likely imo.

We should be expecting some movement over the next few weeks, of course the window will be open for a while, a CB and ST before Europe would be nice.

[EGL2000]

Ross doohan joins Celtic. 3 year deal.

[Earlydelivery]

2 year deal at Falkirk for Liam Henderson

Huge Hibs fan

[Hibiza]

Is there any confirmation yet that Vente is actually away? He seems to have been having a medical at Heerenveen since Wednesday! :greengrin

Perhaps a toe infection.

[Bridge hibs]

Ross doohan joins Celtic. 3 year deal.

Back to celtc to get more splinters up his arse

[CapitalGreen]

Back to celtc to get more splinters up his arse

He’s absolutely gash so probably the best place for him.

[EGL2000]

Jebbison away to Preston. Some thought he might of came up here.

[JohnM1875]

Jebbison away to Preston. Some thought he might of came up here.

We just can't compete with the Championship

[EGL2000]

We just can't compete with the Championship

By the sounds of things hes rotten so wouldn't of put it past him coming up here. He's getting slaughtered by the Bournemouth fans in the comments. I think when he's a Bournemouth player as well there is definitely a chance we could have got him on loan.

[Coco Bryce]

Bushiri away then?

[EGL2000]

Bushiri away then?

I would assume so sadly. I think if he was going to sign it would have been done by now.

[04Sauzee]

Bushiri away then?

https://i.ibb.co/FbJMv186/20250620-211507.jpg (https://ibb.co/MDp4THPn)

[Lago]

https://i.ibb.co/FbJMv186/20250620-211507.jpg (https://ibb.co/MDp4THPn)
Good move if true.

[ChuckNor]

Kevin Bushiri has other clients at Standard Liege.

[CapitalGreen]

https://i.ibb.co/FbJMv186/20250620-211507.jpg (https://ibb.co/MDp4THPn)

He’s an agent for a number of players and is apparently no longer representing Rocky.

[CapitalGreen]

Rocky is also on holiday in the Middle East right now.

[B.H.F.C]

I’d have quite liked to have seen Rocky stay but been obvious it wasn’t happening IMO. I hope we’ve seen this coming and are well on with a replacement.

[04Sauzee]

Kevin Bushiri has other clients at Standard Liege.

I thought he may I wasn't sure if this was the reason someone thought he was away, maybe just because he hasn't signed yet?

I'm saying that I'm sure it was rumoured a few clubs in Belgium were looking at signing him. Not sure if they were names as one of them.

I'm sure he said he'd give his decision after the internationals.

[flash]

It's 100% nothing to do with Rocky.

[JohnM1875]

Spewing about Rocky but fully expected. Hope we’re well down the line with his replacement.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aarons to Sevco, straight loan deal, no pre-agreed buy option


BK's play tough huh







Foley *out :wink:



* of Hibs

[Wilson]

By the sounds of things hes rotten so wouldn't of put it past him coming up here. He's getting slaughtered by the Bournemouth fans in the comments. I think when he's a Bournemouth player as well there is definitely a chance we could have got him on loan.

N'jobbies.

[AlbertK86]

Kevin Bushiri has other clients at Standard Liege.

What’s your thoughts Chuck ?

Is Rocky joining these other clients?

No issues if you can’t say


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[gbhibby]

Shankland still without a club. Reading that Hearts are supposedly interested in Nisbet if Shankland goes elsewhere. Club needs to get moving to get some players in. We need to be strong for the European challenge

[SteveHFC]

Shankland still without a club. Reading that Hearts are supposedly interested in Nisbet if Shankland goes elsewhere. Club needs to get moving to get some players in. We need to be strong for the European challenge

So what you’re saying is. We should sign Shankland :greengrin

[gbhibby]

So what you’re saying is. We should sign Shankland :greengrin
Both would be good. Imagine the seethe if we did sign Shankland, would be a good squad player.

[Donegal Hibby]

Shankland still without a club. Reading that Hearts are supposedly interested in Nisbet if Shankland goes elsewhere. Club needs to get moving to get some players in. We need to be strong for the European challenge

I think that guy on the hertz standard ‘ Sked ‘ dismissed that hertz were interested in Nisbet and he thought it was still 50/50 on wither Shankland would be back . I don’t think clubs will be queuing up for him tbh .

[RMQ1967]

Both would be good. Imagine the seethe if we did sign Shankland, would be a good squad player.

Shankland would score a barrowload for us - I hope we've had a conversation with him.

[gbhibby]

Shankland would score a barrowload for us - I hope we've had a conversation with him.
Agree, he has been training in Dubai at a camp with other pros.

[AlbertK86]

It's 100% nothing to do with Rocky.

Hope you’re right. Like that confident answer


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[supermcginn]

I'd rather Rocky stayed but there's but there's been stacks of players in the 38 years I've supported Hibs that I've been gutted to lose, he wouldn't be anywhere near the top of the list. If he does move on good luck to the lad.

[eastmainsmsh]

Big Andy leaving Bordeaux worth a punt ?

[Silky]

Jebbison away to Preston. Some thought he might of came up here.

Thank ****. Jobbieson's humpty.

[Col2]

I know it sounds unlikely but if we resigned the following players who we have clearly made offers to them/club in the case of Sunderland:-
- Triantis
- Rocky
- Hoilett

And say signed a striker such as:-
- Nisbet (loan or perm)

And Youan was fit and focussed

Along with two new signings already we would be sorted for the start of the season.

It just shows you we are not that far away squad wise unlike other clubs (Hearts need to sign 3443 players)

[Springbank]

You could start Boyle & Bowie in our Europa League game, then bring on Shankland & Youan as the opposition defence tires.

It's not the worst shout & agree he'd score more in our team than at hearts as we creste a lot more

[Vault Boy]

Vente away confirmed.

[Unseen work]

Vente confirmed away

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Confirmed Vente Away

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Best of luck Dylan.

We hardly knew ye.

[Ardenttwo]

I know it sounds unlikely but if we resigned the following players who we have clearly made offers to them/club in the case of Sunderland:-
- Triantis
- Rocky
- Hoilett

And say signed a striker such as:-
- Nisbet (loan or perm)

And Youan was fit and focussed

Along with two new signings already we would be sorted for the start of the season.

It just shows you we are not that far away squad wise unlike other clubs (Hearts need to sign 3443 players)

Press and Journal has Hearts interested in Nisbet

[Vault Boy]

Confirmed Vente Away

Had to be done

[Ribs1875]

Waw this took a turn for the worse, talks of Shankland and Nisbet. I could see Nisbet going to hearts.

[JohnM1875]

Vente away confirmed.

Superb, now, lets get signing folk, Hibs!

At least a wee McGrath interview today, something.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Ah well.

Not too fussed either way but would have been interested to see how he done in this team under a manager who knows what he’s doing. Probably the sensible move to sell though.

Good luck Dylan.

[04Sauzee]

Probably a decent wage of the payroll early and a few quid in the transfer kitty.

[Heisenberg]

Best of luck to him. Good bit of money back in and a decent wage gone, hopefully see some movement in over the next week.

[Paul1642]

Vente away confirmed.

“The terms of the 26-year-old’s transfer will remain undisclosed, however, the Club has received a significant fee.”

[JohnM1875]

“ Hibernian FC’s Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “There was a lot of interest in Dylan this summer after his performances last season, and he had a clear desire to continue playing and enjoying his football in the Eredivisie.

“We had to make sure that we got the right deal for Hibernian FC, and after a number of conversations, we’re happy with the deal we’ve got for him. We wish him nothing but the best going forward.”

Surely more than the rumoured £900k then?

[Ronniekirk]

Superb, now, lets get signing folk, Hibs!

At least a wee McGrath interview today, something.

We signed him months ago but at least he will get pre season training and a chance to gell with teammates in friendlies before European game

[easty]

Shankland would score a barrowload for us - I hope we've had a conversation with him.

I’d much rather have Nisbet

[mcfly]

Shankland still without a club. Reading that Hearts are supposedly interested in Nisbet if Shankland goes elsewhere. Club needs to get moving to get some players in. We need to be strong for the European challenge

I fully expect the club to aware of that. Good players are on holiday just coming back to training. Be patient the signings will come.

[JimBHibees]

Ross doohan joins Celtic. 3 year deal.

Was he not on loan from Celtic?

[Bridge hibs]

Was he not on loan from Celtic?

Aberdeen, they signed him from Forest Green, he was with celtc 2015 till 2022

[JimBHibees]

Big Andy leaving Bordeaux worth a punt ?

Whose that?

[JimBHibees]

Aberdeen, they signed him from Forest Green

Knew he was at Sheep however thought he originally started with Celtic

[JohnM1875]

Whose that?

Andy Carroll

[Bridge hibs]

Knew he was at Sheep however thought he originally started with Celtic

Edited my post above Jim 👍

[Ribs1875]

Andy Carroll

Offft that would be great signing. I've always love that kind of striker.

[MacGruber]

Myko
Gayle
Hoilett
Vente
Unreliable Youan

Need a minimum 2 strikers/attackers.

[EH21Hibee]

Surely someone had a good rumour that doesn’t include Porto Rocky Hoilett Triantis or anyone who’s been here before.

[Springbank]

Surely someone had a good rumour that doesn’t include Porto Rocky Hoilett Triantis or anyone who’s been here before.

There was the Steven Fletcher one and we could start a "Simon Murray would love to test himself in European football" one, but they have been here before

[EGL2000]

“ Hibernian FC’s Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “There was a lot of interest in Dylan this summer after his performances last season, and he had a clear desire to continue playing and enjoying his football in the Eredivisie.

“We had to make sure that we got the right deal for Hibernian FC, and after a number of conversations, we’re happy with the deal we’ve got for him. We wish him nothing but the best going forward.”

Surely more than the rumoured £900k then?


They usually say if it's 7 figures so makes me think no. He's just admitted there was a lot of interest so even more disappointing we didn't get a great fee.

[bingo70]

Surely someone had a good rumour that doesn’t include Porto Rocky Hoilett Triantis or anyone who’s been here before.

I’ve been convinced since we became part of the black knight group we would sign Daniel Adu-Adjei at some point from Bournemouth and I still do.

I think it’ll be this summer but that is based on nothing other than guesswork.

Does that count as a made up rumour? If so, you’re welcome.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Liking the thought of Andy Carroll but if he's moving back to be closer to family he'll want to be a lot closer than edinburgh

[Trinity Hibee]

Liking the thought of Andy Carroll but if he's moving back to be closer to family he'll want to be a lot closer than edinburgh

It’s just a couple of hours down the road

[DC_Hibs]

Liking the thought of Andy Carroll but if he's moving back to be closer to family he'll want to be a lot closer than edinburgh

What you lining most - the fact he’s 37 in January or that he’s been playing 4th tier football in France?

When there’s no actual rumours, I’m happy to add to the post count on the random shout out for Carroll who we will have absolutely zero interest in.

Rgds

[flash]

They usually say if it's 7 figures so makes me think no. He's just admitted there was a lot of interest so even more disappointing we didn't get a great fee.

You are disappointed we didn't get a great fee yet have no idea whatsoever as to how much we got?

[Niffy]

It’s just a couple of hours down the road

Indeed, John Burrige would often be on the same train as us going home after games.
(we'd say our cheerios at Dunbar)

[Donegal Hibby]

They usually say if it's 7 figures so makes me think no. He's just admitted there was a lot of interest so even more disappointing we didn't get a great fee.

Didn’t work out for the player at us who didn’t want to come back , entering the last year of his contract after we paid quite a bit for him . Now we have managed to sell him for “ a significant fee “ . I think it’s worked out rather well in the end….

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-ps1-million-fee-striker-5188066

[Halmyre Hibee]

Big Andy leaving Bordeaux worth a punt ?

Worth a look. 36 but scored 10 in 21 matches for Bordeaux and wasn’t on great wages. We’ve done OK in the past with the likes of Grant Holt, ALF, Dwight Gayle etc and these type of players can pass on their experience to our youngsters. Could do well in Scottish football especially if Nicky Cadden continues to whip in these crosses.

[JohnM1875]

Worth a look. 36 but scored 10 in 21 matches for Bordeaux and wasn’t on great wages. We’ve done OK in the past with the likes of Grant Holt, ALF, Dwight Gayle etc and these type of players can pass on their experience to our youngsters. Could do well in Scottish football especially if Nicky Cadden continues to whip in these crosses.

Was he not paying his own wages at Bordeaux in the end? I'm sure I read that somewhere?

[Paul1642]

Andy Carroll

I honestly thought he was about 40 by now and long retired.

[JohnM1875]

I honestly thought he was about 40 by now and long retired.

Before I read he was at Bordeaux, I was the same. Certainly wouldn't have had him at 36!

Carroll on the end of Nicky’s crosses though 🫠

[Cabbage-Patch]

Liking the thought of Andy Carroll but if he's moving back to be closer to family he'll want to be a lot closer than edinburgh

Can't see it tbh plus didnt realise Bordeaux were playing in the 4th tier these days. I see Britt Assombalonga is a free agent. Played at a decent level similar to Dwight Gayle albeit not for last couple of years. Only 32

[Wilson]

They usually say if it's 7 figures so makes me think no. He's just admitted there was a lot of interest so even more disappointing we didn't get a great fee.

There was interest but where from? Worldwide? As he made it clear he wanted to stay in the Eredivise our hands were tied somewhat. You would need a competing Eredivise club to drive the price up. There might not have been one. Number of conversations signifys that we didn't roll over at their first bid. Which is positive.

It is done now.

[JohnM1875]

There was interest but where from? Worldwide? As he made it clear he wanted to stay in the Eredivise our hands were tied somewhat. You would need a competing Eredivise club to drive the price up. There might not have been one. Number of conversations signifys that we didn't roll over at their first bid. Which is positive.

It is done now.

Aye, the days of the club holiding the power and calling the shots are long gone really. Obviously clubs can still hold out for more money, but more often than not, if a player wants away, it happens.

[ChicoM1875]

They usually say if it's 7 figures so makes me think no. He's just admitted there was a lot of interest so even more disappointing we didn't get a great fee.

How much did we get?

[Lago]

Probably a decent wage of the payroll early and a few quid in the transfer kitty.
Malky happy with deal Hibs negotiated.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Saw a photo of shankland and a few others at a training camp. He looks like he's shifted a bit of timber

[Unseen work]

Hibs Observer saying in excess of 1 million pound

[JohnM1875]

Hibs Observer saying in excess of 1 million pound

Pass it all straight over to Sunderland for Triantis

[B.H.F.C]

Getting the Vente deal done early is one of the most important things. If we’d dragged it out it wouldn’t have done anyone, especially us, any favours. We can’t move on and reinvest the cash plus what I presume would be a good wage. Expecting us to add to the squad this week now.

[Halmyre Hibee]

Was he not paying his own wages at Bordeaux in the end? I'm sure I read that somewhere?

I think his rented flat was more than his salary if I remember correctly.

[HendoDelivered]

Pass it all straight over to Sunderland for Triantis

This.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Surely someone had a good rumour that doesn’t include Porto Rocky Hoilett Triantis or anyone who’s been here before.

Im hearing there is a 22 year old Norwegian striker at Stormgodset thats caught the eye...

[CapitalGreen]

Can't see it tbh plus didnt realise Bordeaux were playing in the 4th tier these days. I see Britt Assombalonga is a free agent. Played at a decent level similar to Dwight Gayle albeit not for last couple of years. Only 32

👀

[JohnM1875]

Im hearing there is a 22 year old Norwegian striker at Stormgodset thats caught the eye...

12 goals and 2 assists in 51 games since joining. Not the worst stats, wonder if he'd make it in the Scottish game…

[worcesterhibby]

Worth a look. 36 but scored 10 in 21 matches for Bordeaux and wasn’t on great wages. We’ve done OK in the past with the likes of Grant Holt, ALF, Dwight Gayle etc and these type of players can pass on their experience to our youngsters. Could do well in Scottish football especially if Nicky Cadden continues to whip in these crosses.

id love to see that, I really think he would be an amazing impact sub, different to Gayle but would score plenty.

[EGL2000]

You are disappointed we didn't get a great fee yet have no idea whatsoever as to how much we got?

Correct I have no idea but I was saying surely it's below one million or they would have mentioned 7 figures, like they do with other sales. Anything below 1 million is poor especially when they have admitted multiple teams were interested.

[JimBHibees]

They usually say if it's 7 figures so makes me think no. He's just admitted there was a lot of interest so even more disappointing we didn't get a great fee.

Think club have done as well as they can. Likely wanted it done early to concentrate on bringing others in. Not much we can do if player keen to go to one club.

[EGL2000]

👀

Having a look at his last couple of seasons don't look great. Only managed 2 goals in the Turkish 2nd division last year. I'd avoid that one personally.

[JimBHibees]

Correct I have no idea but I was saying surely it's below one million or they would have mentioned 7 figures, like they do with other sales. Anything below 1 million is poor especially when they have admitted multiple teams were interested.

Undisclosed means they aren't able to say.

[EGL2000]

Undisclosed means they aren't able to say.

Melkerson was undisclosed yet they still said 7 figures. I'm not saying it is less than a million just think it's weird that it's not been mentioned.

Also as a side note howcome any transfers for slightly bigger players the fee is always public. Yet are deals are always undisclosed. Is it some legal thing or?

[JimBHibees]

Melkerson was undisclosed yet they still said 7 figures. I'm not saying it is less than a million just think it's weird that it's not been mentioned.

Also as a side note howcome any transfers for slightly bigger players the fee is always public. Yet are deals are always undisclosed. Is it some legal thing or?

Imagine both clubs agree not to disclose

[ChicoM1875]

Correct I have no idea but I was saying surely it's below one million or they would have mentioned 7 figures, like they do with other sales. Anything below 1 million is poor especially when they have admitted multiple teams were interested.

Why would the club announce they've received a massive windfall when they're in market to buy players?

[Unseen work]

Imagine Andy Carroll getting on the end of Nicky Caddens crosses

[Billy Bunter 07]

Good luck to Vente. Another punt who was not suited to the Scottish game. Hopefully we have learned lessons now.

[Donegal Hibby]

Good luck to Vente. Another punt who was not suited to the Scottish game. Hopefully we have learned lessons now.

What lessons should we have learnt ? We signed a guy from another country that looked like a good signing on paper and fortunately it didn’t work out which happens at times . Though we have signed many other players that have .

[lucky]

Melkerson was undisclosed, yet they still said 7 figures. I'm not saying it is less than a million; I just think it's weird that it's not been mentioned.

Also as a side note howcome any transfers for slightly bigger players the fee is always public. Yet are deals are always undisclosed. Is it some legal thing or?

Its quoted in the press that its an offer over £1m for Vente which is incredible due to the fact that he was surplus to requirements over a year ago. McKay is quoted saying it's a good deal for Hibs. Very few clubs give out transfer fees nowadays.

[Hamish]

Imagine Andy Carroll getting on the end of Nicky Caddens crosses

Or Steven Fletcher

[Ray_]

Good luck to Vente. Another punt who was not suited to the Scottish game. Hopefully we have learned lessons now.

Learned lessons, we gave it a shot and made a profit.

Doesn't sound too much of a lesson to learn!

[Souter96Mac]

Would consider Assombalonga as a 4th choice striker, in the similar mould of Gayle.

[04Sauzee]

Theo Bair linked with a loan move to Kille.

Could be some height in that forward line.

[04Sauzee]

Would consider Assombalonga as a 4th choice striker, in the similar mould of Gayle.

Looks like he's been without a club since Feb. I wonder why that is? Still only 32

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Genuinely hope we are having discussions with S. Fletcher.

Bowie could learn a lot from him, and it would be a fitting end to a wonderful career.

[JohnM1875]

Genuinely hope we are having discussions with S. Fletcher.

Bowie could learn a lot from him, and it would be a fitting end to a wonderful career.

Don't think we will be, but don't disagree. Managed 40 appearances for Wrexham last season albeit averaging about 20/25 minutes. Exactly what you'd be hoping he could manage here.

I do think Scottish Premiership is a higher standard than English League One though.

[Hibbyradge]

Don't think we will be, but don't disagree. Managed 40 appearances for Wrexham last season albeit averaging about 20/25 minutes. Exactly what you'd be hoping he could manage here.

I do think Scottish Premiership is a higher standard than English League One though.

Heckingbottom thought it was "League One standard -bottom half of League One".

[EGL2000]

Theo Bair linked with a loan move to Kille.

Could be some height in that forward line.

Always thought he looked awful. Had a decent record at well but could easily be another Van Veen.

[EGL2000]

Heckingbottom thought it was "League One standard -bottom half of League One".

Last person I would be listening too.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Good luck to Vente. Another punt who was not suited to the Scottish game. Hopefully we have learned lessons now.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Last person I would be listening too.

The manager that got Sheff Utd promoted to the PL?

[CapitalGreen]

The manager that got Sheff Utd promoted to the PL?

Is there more than one?

[Wilson]

The manager that got Sheff Utd promoted to the PL?

Championship is mid Scottish prem to not as big as Celtic.

We bring in some wafflers from down there.

[Mark05]

Good luck to Vente. Another punt who was not suited to the Scottish game. Hopefully we have learned lessons now.
Unfortunately we can't compete for players in the English market, so I'm all for casting our net far and wide for players. It would be great to bring through one or two homegrown players but that's not been happening very often recently

[EGL2000]

The manager that got Sheff Utd promoted to the PL?

Clueless in regards to Scottish game though.

[007]

Melkerson was undisclosed yet they still said 7 figures. I'm not saying it is less than a million just think it's weird that it's not been mentioned.

Also as a side note howcome any transfers for slightly bigger players the fee is always public. Yet are deals are always undisclosed. Is it some legal thing or?

Why so determined to criticise the deal?

[Iain G]

Why so determined to criticise the deal?

Very odd take on what is a good deal for Hibs, we get rid of a player for good money that doesn't work for us, good deal for the player as he gets to move home, what's not to like?

[Hibbyradge]

Championship is mid Scottish prem to not as big as Celtic.

We bring in some wafflers from down there.

English championship clubs pay huge wages compared to SPFL clubs, apart maybe from Celtic and, to a lesser extent, Sevco.

They can hoover up all the best players in Scotland so there's no possibility of the leagues being similar in standard.

[DinkyTwo]

Wish Vente all the best. He never lacked effort but for various reasons it just didn't work out for him here.

Hopefully the fee was big enough to allow us to re-invest in a proven goalscorer, it's a priority area for us this summer for sure.

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[HoboHarry]

English championship clubs pay huge wages compared to SPFL clubs, apart maybe from Celtic and, to a lesser extent, Sevco.

They can hoover up all the best players in Scotland so there's no possibility of the leagues being similar in standard.

:agree:

[Donegal Hibby]

Just out of interest though how did Hecky’s bad run that lead to him losing his job compared to the poor run SDG had ?

[EGL2000]

Why so determined to criticise the deal?

Just really think we could of got more that's all! Anyway hopefully it can get reinvested and we start to see some movement on the incomings.

[Brooster]

Just really think we could of got more that's all! Anyway hopefully it can get reinvested and we start to see some movement on the incomings.

How much did we get and what add ons are included?

[Up-the-slope]

English championship clubs pay huge wages compared to SPFL clubs, apart maybe from Celtic and, to a lesser extent, Sevco.

They can hoover up all the best players in Scotland so there's no possibility of the leagues being similar in standard.

Can't be saying that on a public forum.... Mr Dyson will be :grr:

[EGL2000]

How much did we get and what add ons are included?

Impossible to know as undisclosed but observer said around 1 million.

[Kato]

Last person I would be listening too.I can think of one or two before him.

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[JohnM1875]

Impossible to know as undisclosed but observer said around 1 million.

I don't know why you're getting a wee bit grief, I think its fine to have wanted more from the transfer fee received, given the season he had in the Dutch top flight.

Aye, we’ll probably never know the exact details, just north of a million £ by the sound of it, but I’ll probably always want Hibs to get more from every deal. I'm greedy haha.

[Brooster]

Impossible to know as undisclosed but observer said around 1 million.

Correct.....so how can you be dissapointed if you don't know the details?

[DoubleDangerous]

Genuinely hope we are having discussions with S. Fletcher.

Bowie could learn a lot from him, and it would be a fitting end to a wonderful career.

Randomly saw him and his Mrs coming outa the primary school next to me on Thursday. West end Glasgow…

[EGL2000]

Correct.....so how can you be dissapointed if you don't know the details?

Well if I'm truly honest I was thinking it would be between 2-3 million. Which it obviously isn't! So that's why I'm disappointed. Hibs Observer are pretty close to the club and usually fairly good source so I'd imagine they will be about right with the 1 million fee.

I just think you would struggle to find a striker at that age who's performed well in a good quality league and get him for a million. Please provide example if out there! The fact that we didn't want him doesn't really mean much to me as the club have come out and said he had lots of interest. I think this means we could have been in a position to drive the fee up further. However, I do understand the last year of his contract hinders the value.

[Brooster]

Well if I'm truly honest I was thinking it would be between 2-3 million. Which it obviously isn't! So that's why I'm disappointed. Hibs Observer are pretty close to the club and usually fairly good source so I'd imagine they will be about right with the 1 million fee.

Fair enough but 2-3 million for a guy who's got 12 months left on his contract? That's wishful thinking. £1m is fair and close to the real figure, plus there's a potential half million more in add ons. A good deal in my opinion.

[CentreForward]

Well if I'm truly honest I was thinking it would be between 2-3 million. Which it obviously isn't! So that's why I'm disappointed. Hibs Observer are pretty close to the club and usually fairly good source so I'd imagine they will be about right with the 1 million fee.

I just think you would struggle to find a striker at that age who's performed well in a good quality league and get him for a million. Please provide example if out there! The fact that we didn't want him doesn't really mean much to me as the club have come out and said he had lots of interest. I think this means we could have been in a position to drive the fee up further. However, I do understand the last year of his contract hinders the value.



With you entirely on this. Definitely worth more.

[CentreForward]

Fair enough but 2-3 million for a guy who's got 12 months left on his contract? That's wishful thinking. £1m is fair and close to the real figure, plus there's a potential half million more in add ons. A good deal in my opinion.


Where are you getting the potential half million more from?

[Hibbyradge]

Can't be saying that on a public forum.... Mr Dyson will be :grr:

Good! :wink:

[Brooster]

Where are you getting the potential half million more from?

Not in a position to say mate.

[Ribs1875]

Just out of interest though how did Hecky’s bad run that lead to him losing his job compared to the poor run SDG had ?

Playing Doidge upfront on his own and failing to recognise the system he was playing didn't work. Although maybe we were too knee jerk to sack him. I am glad he has done well since leaving.

[Hibiza]

Stick it in the Triantis pot.

[A Hi-Bee]

Well if I'm truly honest I was thinking it would be between 2-3 million. Which it obviously isn't! So that's why I'm disappointed. Hibs Observer are pretty close to the club and usually fairly good source so I'd imagine they will be about right with the 1 million fee.

I just think you would struggle to find a striker at that age who's performed well in a good quality league and get him for a million. Please provide example if out there! The fact that we didn't want him doesn't really mean much to me as the club have come out and said he had lots of interest. I think this means we could have been in a position to drive the fee up further. However, I do understand the last year of his contract hinders the value.

Give it a rest, you don't know how much he was transferred for, and why would Hibs give out such info when they may well be in the market to buy others, don't think that would be very bright, what do you think?

[Kato]

Well if I'm truly honest I was thinking it would be between 2-3 million. Which it obviously isn't! So that's why I'm disappointed. Hibs Observer are pretty close to the club and usually fairly good source so I'd imagine they will be about right with the 1 million fee.

I just think you would struggle to find a striker at that age who's performed well in a good quality league and get him for a million. Please provide example if out there! The fact that we didn't want him doesn't really mean much to me as the club have come out and said he had lots of interest. I think this means we could have been in a position to drive the fee up further. However, I do understand the last year of his contract hinders the value.Have you ever considered your completely divorced from the reality of the business side of the club?

I have for myself and know it to be true.

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[Col2]

Well if I'm truly honest I was thinking it would be between 2-3 million. Which it obviously isn't! So that's why I'm disappointed. Hibs Observer are pretty close to the club and usually fairly good source so I'd imagine they will be about right with the 1 million fee.

I just think you would struggle to find a striker at that age who's performed well in a good quality league and get him for a million. Please provide example if out there! The fact that we didn't want him doesn't really mean much to me as the club have come out and said he had lots of interest. I think this means we could have been in a position to drive the fee up further. However, I do understand the last year of his contract hinders the value.

Time to move on. We were never in a million years getting £2-3m for player who openly didn’t want to come back and is 6 months from being to sign a pre contract with anyone.

[A Hi-Bee]

Just really think we could of got more that's all! Anyway hopefully it can get reinvested and we start to see some movement on the incomings.

:fishin:

[Donegal Hibby]

With you entirely on this. Definitely worth more.

He’s only worth what another club is willing to pay and considering his contract situation it looks like we got as much for him as we could get which has probably seen the club make a profit on him as well … it’s all good! .

[CapitalGreen]

He’s only worth what another club is willing to pay and considering his contract situation it looks like we got as much for him as we could get which has probably seen the club make a profit on him as well … it’s all good! .

If you have a player that no other club is willing to pay a fee for, is that player worthless?

[cabbageandribs1875]

we possibly could have ended up just getting a paltry £150k-£200k for Dylan in the Jan Window


some just need to weigh things up

[hibee1875]

If you have a player that no other club is willing to pay a fee for, is that player worthless?

Yep. That’s how they end up leaving for free

[CentreForward]

Not in a position to say mate.

Fair enough!

[cabbageandribs1875]

apols if already mentioned, Liverpool forked out £40m to Bournemouth for their 21 year old left-back Milos Kerkez

[Ribs1875]

The problem with Vente was he was perhaps overall 5 goals short of being the subject of a tug war between all these Dutch clubs. Being loaned out last season would have got us a fee and his wages paid. Then what we got today, plus what ever add ons. We have done alright out considering he was free to sign a bosman in December.

I hope we make more of these Vente and Melkersen signings from the 2nd tier leagues of similar nations. It's a win win, if they play well and score goals then great, but equally if not they can be loaned back to clubs in their nations.

[CapitalGreen]

Yep. That’s how they end up leaving for free

Only at the expiry of their contract.

If you have a first choice goalkeeper on a 3 year deal. Nobody is willing to pay a fee for him but he is hugely important member of your squad. Is he worthless?

[Donegal Hibby]

If you have a player that no other club is willing to pay a fee for, is that player worthless?

In Vente’s case he would have been worthless as after a period of time we would have got peanuts or quite possibly nothing at all for him . I think things have worked out well enough for us on the sale of Vente tbh .

[Caversham Green]

If you have a player that no other club is willing to pay a fee for, is that player worthless?

To turn that on its head, was 1 season of Vente worth £1m to Hibs?

[hibee1875]

Only at the expiry of their contract.

If you have a first choice goalkeeper on a 3 year deal. Nobody is willing to pay a fee for him but he is hugely important member of your squad. Is he worthless?

Obviously a different story if they are a hugely important member of your squad which wasn’t in the original context. Also highly unlikely that if he was that hugely important absolutely no one would be wanting him for a fee.

Jair for instance is worthless. No one will pay anything for him and he will offer nothing to the hibs first team for the remainder of his contract.

[Ribs1875]

Boyle, Youan, Bowie, Tavares are what we are left with and potentially Hoilett.

Youan I hope we can get rid this summer, but doubt clubs are interested or stupid enough. He could still do a job, but he is also one who is out of contract and we paid a fair bit of money for.

Tavares is simply not good enough, and needs moved on ASAP. Also out of contract next season.

Hoilett is 35, out of contract so will need to wait and see what happens.

We are in need of 2 strikers in the coming weeks.

[CapitalGreen]

To turn that on its head, was 1 season of Vente worth £1m to Hibs?

No and I’m not disputing the Vente fee, I’m happy we’ve moved him on for a profit. I’m challenging the idea that a player is only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. That’s their market value, it’s not their worth. We’ve had plenty of players with a worth greater than what anybody would likely be willing to pay for them.

[Houston7]

Randomly saw him and his Mrs coming outa the primary school next to me on Thursday. West end Glasgow…

Perhaps he is heading for Partick Thistle since Big Brian left, or maybe Falkirk (but I’ve not heard rumours).
Meanwhile, I notice Stuart Armstrong is available……. & I think has a house in Edinburgh…..

[CropleyWasGod]

Only at the expiry of their contract.

If you have a first choice goalkeeper on a 3 year deal. Nobody is willing to pay a fee for him but he is hugely important member of your squad. Is he worthless?

I think we have to make a distinction between worth as in sales value, and the scenario you describe.

Vente's sales value was decreasing all the time, and is dependent on what others were willing to pay for him, whereas his worth to Hibs in playing terms was...... arguable. :cb

[The Spaceman]

Very positive-sounding article in the BBC regarding Bushiri and Triantis:

Head coach David Gray revealed Hibernian have held positive talks as they bid to secure the services of Rocky Bushiri and Nectar Triantis for the upcoming season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/czjk7r11y87o

[ruthven_raiders]

Very positive-sounding article in the BBC regarding Bushiri and Triantis:

Head coach David Gray revealed Hibernian have held positive talks as they bid to secure the services of Rocky Bushiri and Nectar Triantis for the upcoming season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/czjk7r11y87o

These two are so pivotal, stay and we just need to add up top, don't come back then its all go to find replacements and I'm sure they have options. Triantis has still got Hibs and Sunderland on his bio, so there's hope 😊

[Caversham Green]

No and I’m not disputing the Vente fee, I’m happy we’ve moved him on for a profit. I’m challenging the idea that a player is only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. That’s their market value, it’s not their worth. We’ve had plenty of players with a worth greater than what anybody would likely be willing to pay for them.

Fair enough - it depends on context then. We're both agreed that Hibs got a good deal out of the Vente sale. They might have done better, but that would depend on circumstances out of their control and would have been a gamble We'll never know if that gamble would have been worthwhile or not.

[JohnM1875]

These two are so pivotal, stay and we just need to add up top, don't come back then its all go to find replacements and I'm sure they have options. Triantis has still got Hibs and Sunderland on his bio, so there's hope 😊

Monumental if we get both back. Still obviously need further additions to strengthen further, but if we keep those two, wow!