Summer transfer thread 2025

[easty]

I still think Campbell is worth a punt, would only just be 27 at the start of next season. With a full preseason and regular games i think SDG would get him firing again.

He was class for Motherwell, and it was only 2 seasons back that he played almost every game for Luton when they got promoted to the Prem. Since then it's not went well for him at all, but it'd be mad to write him off at 26 year old. He'd offer more than Kwon, and we'll need more depth in centre mid.

[easty]

I feel like it's the type of move that see's him go back to Motherwell next and just see if he can recapture something to even be an asset at this level. The last 3 seasons for him have been a total write off and he's struggled consistently. I'd stay well clear personally.

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

[hibsforeurope]

He was class for Motherwell, and it was only 2 seasons back that he played almost every game for Luton when they got promoted to the Prem. Since then it's not went well for him at all, but it'd be mad to write him off at 26 year old. He'd offer more than Kwon, and we'll need more depth in centre mid.

Yeh i agree, Rocky and Miller have shown what can be done with a bit of faith and patience, Campbell is a proven quality, just lost his way a little.

[Unseen work]

I was one that was desperate for us to sign Campbell, really surprised how poor he has done.

Same for Paton and Fiorini

Bad coaching?

[Centre Hawf]

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

You're right it's just two since he was doing well for Luton in the Championship. I'm still not overly impressed and sold on him. If he was to come in and do a pre-season with us and we liked what we saw and there wasn't any issues then I can be won over on the clubs judgement of him. But at the moment I find it hard to think it's not the start of a decline that's hard to stop.

[CapitalGreen]

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

At 4 different clubs though.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Aaron connolly is a free agent. didnt do too well last season but there is a good player in there somewhere.

Also Moguel Alfarela is a very good technical player but wasnt given a chance for Legia here in poland. By a few people who know him, he has the ability.

[Spike Mandela]

Some people's obsession with signing Campbell is getting to the point of a .net joke. Like the elusive trying to find the 'Matty Jack' type player.

Let it it go. We can find better and should be aiming higher this window than the likes of this .net myth.

[easty]

At 4 different clubs though.

Only if you count Luton when he was part of their EPL squad, which would be harsh. That's a level above Campbell, and Luton went out and brought in better players that left him out the picture.

[Sioux]

I still think Campbell is worth a punt, would only just be 27 at the start of next season. With a full preseason and regular games i think SDG would get him firing again.

:faf:

The pre-season mythical wand that turns ordinary Joes into a Combination of Messi and Ronaldo.

[CapitalGreen]

Only if you count Luton when he was part of their EPL squad, which would be harsh. That's a level above Campbell, and Luton went out and brought in better players that left him out the picture.

He was training with Luton’s squad twice this season and got punted on loan both times despite them being in relegation trouble during the January window.

[GreenPJ]

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

So no real form or consistency for last 2 seasons - is that not an alarm bell for someone who is not a teenager?

[easty]

So no real form or consistency for last 2 seasons - is that not an alarm bell for someone who is not a teenager?

Rocky Bushiri was tatties last 2 seasons. Players sometimes just need the right management.

The bit in bold - yeah, could be.

I don't think we should be shutting ourselves off to that market/that kind of player though. Players who've hit a bit of a stumbling block in their career can be great signings.

That all said, I'm not in any way desperate for us to sign Allan Campbell. I just remember a good player at this level at Motherwell, and a guy who performed really well in the English Championship for a couple of seasons, getting himself a Scotland cap in the process...not that long ago in the grand scheme of things.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aaron connolly is a free agent. didnt do too well last season but there is a good player in there somewhere.

Also Moguel Alfarela is a very good technical player but wasnt given a chance for Legia here in poland. By a few people who know him, he has the ability.

When I first saw Connelly I thought he looked a great prospect and was a player who had the potential to play at a high level but the guys had some serious issues unfortunately. Think he’s really brave here and hopefully he’s turned his life around and someone gives him a chance because he has the ability to be a very good player for someone …

https://youtu.be/R-sCyob8k2c?si=5dRNRzCy4TsRZWX2

[JimBHibees]

Some people's obsession with signing Campbell is getting to the point of a .net joke. Like the elusive trying to find the 'Matty Jack' type player.

Let it it go. We can find better and should be aiming higher this window than the likes of this .net myth.

Agree we should be aiming for better. Think helped him at Motherwell Turnbull playing for them. Wonder what he is doing now Cardiff relegated

[1875Sean]

I was one that was desperate for us to sign Campbell, really surprised how poor he has done.

Same for Paton and Fiorini

Bad coaching?


I just think they are overhyped, can’t blame the coaching when they couldn’t cut it at the last club too

[TrinityHibby]

My Leeds United supporting mate thinks we should be looking at this lad as a striking option.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/exceptional-joe-gelhardt-set-hull-10156056

[04Sauzee]

My Leeds United supporting mate thinks we should be looking at this lad as a striking option.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/exceptional-joe-gelhardt-set-hull-10156056

I know he's played football at a great level. Is he a CF or more of an attacking midfielder?

[hibsbollah]

Some people's obsession with signing Campbell is getting to the point of a .net joke. Like the elusive trying to find the 'Matty Jack' type player.

Let it it go. We can find better and should be aiming higher this window than the likes of this .net myth.

Obsession? Myth? A bit over the top no? Player i like and some others do too.

[Since90+2]

Not sure Campbell would be someone I'd be looking at when he's struggled to get a game for Dundee United, and by all accounts has been pretty poor.

Some players careers just peter out and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case with Campbell.

Could actually see him signing for Hearts. Seems like their type of signing with McInness in charge.

[HFC93]

Not really a rumour but Josh Windass is on Opengoal this week. He said he was at the game on Saturday as a guest of David Marshall (former teammate). Pure speculation but is he someone we're maybe looking at given Marshall's role in the recruitment team?

[Unseen work]

Not really a rumour but Josh Windass is on Opengoal this week. He said he was at the game on Saturday as a guest of David Marshall (former teammate). Pure speculation but is he someone we're maybe looking at given Marshall's role in the recruitment team?

Surely just as a guest

13 goals and 5 assists in the championship this season, probably would get quite a few offers!

Just saw they triggered an extension in his contract and he’s said Santos and teams from the MLS were previously interested

Never realised he’s 31!

[hibsbollah]

Not really a rumour but Josh Windass is on Opengoal this week. He said he was at the game on Saturday as a guest of David Marshall (former teammate). Pure speculation but is he someone we're maybe looking at given Marshall's role in the recruitment team?

Scored some beauties for Wednesday this season. An expensive hun reclamation project ?

[AlbertK86]

Not sure Campbell would be someone I'd be looking at when he's struggled to get a game for Dundee United, and by all accounts has been pretty poor.

Some players careers just peter out and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case with Campbell.

Could actually see him signing for Hearts. Seems like their type of signing with McInness in charge.

Maybe struggled with Utd’s hoofball


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[EVENTUALLY]

I was one that was desperate for us to sign Campbell, really surprised how poor he has done.

Same for Paton and Fiorini

Bad coaching?

No. He was signed and coached by Nathan Jones at Charlton who has dragged the Addicks into the League One Play Off Final. Campbell was very very poor for Charlton and did absolutely nowt at D. Utd.
We should steer well clear.

[Davy Mac]

I think Jason Kerr of Wigan is in his last year of his contract and I've heard a snippet of interest.

Definitely a player I would like to see at ER, market value suggests £600k, must be on our radar and would really add to the squad, particularly if lose someone.

[gbhibby]

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/st-pauli-make-contact-with-sunderland-midfielder-promising-transfer-discussions-reportedly-underway-5129891

Found this hope Malky is all over this


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[HairyMM]

I know he's played football at a great level. Is he a CF or more of an attacking midfielder?

It looks like he is more of an attacking midfielder so a potential replacement for Youan and / or Junior?

[Billy Bunter 07]

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/st-pauli-make-contact-with-sunderland-midfielder-promising-transfer-discussions-reportedly-underway-5129891

Found this hope Malky is all over this


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St Pauli want him then we have little chance you would think. Doesn't that boy we had on loan that used to play for Ross County play for them too? Aussie guy sure played in the Scottish Cup final, cannae mind his name.

[Since452]

St Pauli want him then we have little chance you would think. Doesn't that boy we had on loan that used to play for Ross County play for them too? Aussie guy sure played in the Scottish Cup final, cannae mind his name.

Jackson Irvine. Quite liked him.

[gbhibby]

St Pauli want him then we have little chance you would think. Doesn't that boy we had on loan that used to play for Ross County play for them too? Aussie guy sure played in the Scottish Cup final, cannae mind his name.Jackson Irvine, think he is their captain

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[Mcbizz1998]

Jackson Irvine, think he is their captain

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Yeah he is. Seems to be loving it there.

[Trinity Hibee]

See jebbison, who people have suggested might come to us, scored v city last night

[JimBHibees]

I know he's played football at a great level. Is he a CF or more of an attacking midfielder?

Centre forward smaller and stocky type knows where the goal is

[essexhibee]

Campbell has been a huge let down.

I said when they signed him I’d watched him for Charlton vs NL level Southend and he was anonymous. Glad we stayed clear.

[Callum_62]

Interesting we haven't done an end for season squad update yet

I guess maybe Saturday plays a role in that

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[04Sauzee]

Interesting we haven't done an end for season squad update yet

I guess maybe Saturday plays a role in that

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I know down south there is a time limit of when they have to announce their retained lists. Is it the same up here?

[Centre Hawf]

Interesting we haven't done an end for season squad update yet

I guess maybe Saturday plays a role in that

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Yeah I reckon Saturday is so important to if Rocky stays (if there's still a chance) and Hoilett.

Beyond that I wouldn't imagine there's too much left to announce as most players are under contract and the loans will end as per normal and then we just have to spend the summer hoping Triantis joins again.

[Centre Hawf]

I know down south there is a time limit of when they have to announce their retained lists. Is it the same up here?

Players deals I think run until the end of the month (31st) so I think we just have to maybe get it out around that time.

[Unseen work]

Vente named in the ‘football zone 11 of the year’

Hopefully that adds another million 🤣

[Centre Hawf]

Vente named in the ‘football zone 11 of the year’

Hopefully that adds another million 🤣

No idea what that is but as long as it's not a zone for the worst players ever it can only help his value.

[Donegal Hibby]

Hertz offer Shankland bumper 3 year deal to stay .

[ToffeeCabbage]

Vente named in the ‘football zone 11 of the year’

Hopefully that adds another million 🤣


Haha where did you see this? Tried searching for it but can't find it

[nonshinyfinish]

Haha where did you see this? Tried searching for it but can't find it

You need to search for 'voetbalzone' to find it: https://www.voetbalzone.nl/nieuws/voetbalzone-elftal-van-het-jaar-ajax-en-psv-leveren-na-absurde-titelrace/blt684924a29df956ad

It's a Dutch football website's team of the year.

[hibsbollah]

hertz offer shankland ‘free burgers for 3 years’ deal to stay .

ftfy.

[Centre Hawf]

Hertz offer Shankland bumper 3 year deal to stay .

I know he's a fat foreheid but I was slightly hoping he'd disappear off into the distance to play MLS or something stupid as I worry he'd do well again next season.

[ToffeeCabbage]

You need to search for 'voetbalzone' to find it: https://www.voetbalzone.nl/nieuws/voetbalzone-elftal-van-het-jaar-ajax-en-psv-leveren-na-absurde-titelrace/blt684924a29df956ad

It's a Dutch football website's team of the year.

Cheers! Barkas, Tillman & Vente all making their team of the year is quite funny.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I know he's a fat foreheid but I was slightly hoping he'd disappear off into the distance to play MLS or something stupid as I worry he'd do well again next season.

Likewise. He’s quite clearly had a poor season by the standards he’s set for himself previously but he’s still got 9 goals and 11 assists. If he goes Hearts will be a poorer side. Hopefully he’s away.

[CraigHibee]

Hertz offer Shankland bumper 3 year deal to stay .

they needs his spam so they can iron the kits

[Bostonhibby]

Hertz offer Shankland bumper 3 year deal to stay .Sounds like the old tynecastle twin tub has been spinning round and round and mr James Town has pulled out the tombola ticket with Lawrence's name on it.

Technology at its finest, trawled the world and the machine said pay plenty money to last seasons unfit bottom 6 captain.

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[JimBHibees]

Hertz offer Shankland bumper 3 year deal to stay .

Hope he signs for Rangers tomorrow

[Donegal Hibby]

I know he's a fat foreheid but I was slightly hoping he'd disappear off into the distance to play MLS or something stupid as I worry he'd do well again next season.

Always thought he would end up staying there as I think his options are limited in I don’t think he has any pace for the English Championship , his beloved Sevco probably don’t want him either.

[CapitalGreen]

Cheers! Barkas, Tillman & Vente all making their team of the year is quite funny.

Tillman is an excellent player. Was YPOTY and in the team of the season the year he was in Scotland.

[andrew70]

Cheers! Barkas, Tillman & Vente all making their team of the year is quite funny.

Why? The last two are good players, the first performed very admirably before his move to Celtic.

Scottish football isn’t a dead backwater and some good players pass by, some good players struggle whereas some poorer players thrive it happens in all leagues but fortunate we have attracted these players to our league despite their perceived issues.

[McGruber]

I know he's a fat foreheid but I was slightly hoping he'd disappear off into the distance to play MLS or something stupid as I worry he'd do well again next season.

Same. Hopefully he is away. Quite funny though that he repeatedly turned them down, said he was leaving, had a crap season in which the fans turned on him, took the huff, put on more of a belly and now nobody else wants him and he has to go back and likely sign back on for less cash with tail firmly squashed between his chubby thighs. Reminds me of the Jerry Maguire scene with the 'who's coming with me' bit but instead it's a 'who wants me' with him expecting a stampede only for it just to be Renee Zellweger (second rate Turkish team) that come forward and it's all very awkward.

[ToffeeCabbage]

Why? The last two are good players, the first performed very admirably before his move to Celtic.

Scottish football isn’t a dead backwater and some good players pass by, some good players struggle whereas some poorer players thrive it happens in all leagues but fortunate we have attracted these players to our league despite their perceived issues.

Wasn't suggesting Scottish football is a backwater, it just amused me is all.

[Mcbizz1998]

From what I can see online, Shankland managed a total of 8 league goals this season. 1 against Ross County and 3 against Dundee before the split. Followed by 2 against Ross County and 2 against Motherwell after the split. Not a single league goal v top 6 opposition and 3/4 of them coming against the teams who finished 10th and 11th.

If that warrants a bumper new contract then more fool them. It’s much more likely last season was a purple patch, never to be replicated. He’s fat, slow and looks disinterested most of the time.

[Joe6-2]

From what I can see online, Shankland managed a total of 8 league goals this season. 1 against Ross County and 3 against Dundee before the split. Followed by 2 against Ross County and 2 against Motherwell after the split.

If that warrants a bumper new contract then more fool them. It’s much more likely last season was a purple patch, never to be replicated. He’s fat, slow and looks disinterested most of the time.

Compare to Bowie with 6 in 874 mins of football

[JeMeSouviens]

Compare to Bowie with 6 in 874 mins of football

Bowie probably did twice the running in that 874 mins than Shankland managed all season.

[Aldo]

From what I can see online, Shankland managed a total of 8 league goals this season. 1 against Ross County and 3 against Dundee before the split. Followed by 2 against Ross County and 2 against Motherwell after the split. Not a single league goal v top 6 opposition and 3/4 of them coming against the teams who finished 10th and 11th.

If that warrants a bumper new contract then more fool them. It’s much more likely last season was a purple patch, never to be replicated. He’s fat, slow and looks disinterested most of the time.

But they are desperate.

I await the ‘this player was rubber stamp approved by JTA’ for every single signing even though they were not. Ie Killie players.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Feel like Stuart Armstrong is destined to be back at Dundee United. Would take him at Hibs for sure but I'd imagine that means Junior Hoilett wouldn't be staying as we already have McGrath and Campbell that are similar type of players.

Edit: FWIW I imagine the 'chat' on Twitter is a load of nonsense anyway.

According to my DU supporting mate they are a bit brassic. They have released/end of contracted 15 players which is 2nd only to St Johnstone (21) who got relegated. He said they will need to try and get the wage bill down so cannot see them splashing out on anyone. Their wages to turnover has been increasing and I think peaked around 90% last year. By all accounts Dalby has had offers from the Championship so won't be back either (he also turned down an extension at Wrexham)

[Unseen work]

Hearts sign Alexandors Kyziridis, a 24 year old winger from the Slovakian Super League.

15 goals and 4 assists in 26 games this season which is very impressive, although unsure what the standard is like over there.

Seems to be his best season by an absolute mile.

Interesting to see how he fits in to a Mcinnes side. Mcinnes relies heavily on his wingers but tend to be British players who are rapid or cross it from wide

[The Spaceman]

Hearts sign Alexandors Kyziridis, a 24 year old winger from the Slovakian Super League.

15 goals and 4 assists in 26 games this season which is very impressive, although unsure what the standard is like over there.

Seems to be his best season by an absolute mile.

Interesting to see how he fits in to a Mcinnes side. Mcinnes relies heavily on his wingers but tend to be British players who are rapid or cross it from wide

We signed Chris Mueller off the back of a good season in the MLS (much better than the Slovakian league) and he was dugmeat. Wouldn’t read too much into those stats, although suggests he has an end product to go with the pace which usually does well in our league.!

[Billy Whizz]

Hearts sign Alexandors Kyziridis, a 24 year old winger from the Slovakian Super League.

15 goals and 4 assists in 26 games this season which is very impressive, although unsure what the standard is like over there.

Seems to be his best season by an absolute mile.

Interesting to see how he fits in to a Mcinnes side. Mcinnes relies heavily on his wingers but tend to be British players who are rapid or cross it from wide

Did they pay a fee for him

[Trinity Hibee]

We signed Chris Mueller off the back of a good season in the MLS (much better than the Slovakian league) and he was dugmeat. Wouldn’t read too much into those stats, although suggests he has an end product to go with the pace which usually does well in our league.!

Chris mueller, a name I had wiped from my memory.

[Hibernian Verse]

We signed Chris Mueller off the back of a good season in the MLS (much better than the Slovakian league) and he was dugmeat. Wouldn’t read too much into those stats, although suggests he has an end product to go with the pace which usually does well in our league.!

Played with the club that finished top of the bottom six so he should fit in well there.

[Clarence]

Chris mueller, a name I had wiped from my memory.

Lad was too keen on Hooters.

[Trinity Hibee]

Lad was too keen on Hooters.

😂

[Bostonhibby]

Hearts sign Alexandors Kyziridis, a 24 year old winger from the Slovakian Super League.

15 goals and 4 assists in 26 games this season which is very impressive, although unsure what the standard is like over there.

Seems to be his best season by an absolute mile.

Interesting to see how he fits in to a Mcinnes side. Mcinnes relies heavily on his wingers but tend to be British players who are rapid or cross it from wideBest player in the world,nay universe, called Alexandors who is 24 year old and a slovakian super league winger.

Always wanted to sign for the famous and as soon as their manager James Town spoke to him that sealed the deal.

BBC Heartsound will be along soon to confirm this.

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[sean04]

African website linking us with balla moussa conte. Tunisian CDM

[04Sauzee]

African website linking us with balla moussa conte. Tunisian CDM

Love the name 😁😁
Now to go do some research on him just for it to be rubbishes tomorrow 😅

[gorgie greens]

African website linking us with balla moussa conte. Tunisian CDM

He is a 21yr old forward if it's the same guy i am thinking of

[Hibernian Verse]

He is a 21yr old forward if it's the same guy i am thinking of

Guinean CDM playing in Tunisia. It wrongly states he’s a forward.

[bingo70]

African website linking us with balla moussa conte. Tunisian CDM

https://x.com/africafoot_com/status/1925290990018928823?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Doesn’t look the most reliable of pages.

[04Sauzee]

https://x.com/africafoot_com/status/1925290990018928823?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Doesn’t look the most reliable of pages.

Shame tbh

https://youtu.be/vwC32iRF3yI?si=bQXcLrKw_pVKluY0

[Unseen work]

The website translated

The upcoming summer transfer window promises to be eventful for Guinean players, and Balla Moussa Conté is no exception. The young defensive midfielder is attracting interest, particularly from Hibernian FC. The Scottish club is showing serious interest as the next transfer window approaches.

Determined to renew its squad for the upcoming season, Hibernian FC has targeted the Guinean international to strengthen its midfield. According to exclusive information from Africafoot, the Scottish club has been in concrete discussions with Conté's representatives for nearly two weeks. However, a definitive agreement is still elusive.

#EspoirsAfrique – Top 5 Most Expensive Guinean U20 Players
Hibernian FC, which has been tracking the player since last season, has already submitted an initial offer including a two-year contract. However, negotiations are currently stalled over the signing bonus. The Scottish club is offering $50,000, a far cry from the $200,000 requested by the player's entourage, who plays for Club Sportif de Sfax. A source close to the matter said:

Hibernian's interest is genuine. The only sticking point remains the signing bonus, which does not yet meet our expectations. Scotland, however, would be a great opportunity for Balla Moussa. We hope the club will make an effort to increase its offer.
Balla Moussa Conte: In Tunisia, Balla Moussa Conte has demonstrated the extent of his potential. Having become a pillar of CS Sfaxien over the seasons, he is now attracting the attention of several European clubs. In addition to Hibernian, FC Zurich is also keenly interested in the Guinean, as recently revealed exclusively by Africafoot. However, the Tunisian club's financial demands are complicating discussions. A member of the player's entourage explains:

We really hope he leaves Sfax at the end of the season. Several interesting offers are on the table, but Sfax is demanding more than $2 million to release him. This demand is holding up many of the negotiations that began last year. Hibernian is showing real interest, and we're trying to move things forward.
A former player at the La Louvière Academy, Conté continues to impress this season with Sfax. Despite requests from several clubs, his representatives are making every effort to convince the Tunisian management to let him leave.

[04Sauzee]

The website translated

The upcoming summer transfer window promises to be eventful for Guinean players, and Balla Moussa Conté is no exception. The young defensive midfielder is attracting interest, particularly from Hibernian FC. The Scottish club is showing serious interest as the next transfer window approaches.

Determined to renew its squad for the upcoming season, Hibernian FC has targeted the Guinean international to strengthen its midfield. According to exclusive information from Africafoot, the Scottish club has been in concrete discussions with Conté's representatives for nearly two weeks. However, a definitive agreement is still elusive.

#EspoirsAfrique – Top 5 Most Expensive Guinean U20 Players
Hibernian FC, which has been tracking the player since last season, has already submitted an initial offer including a two-year contract. However, negotiations are currently stalled over the signing bonus. The Scottish club is offering $50,000, a far cry from the $200,000 requested by the player's entourage, who plays for Club Sportif de Sfax. A source close to the matter said:

Hibernian's interest is genuine. The only sticking point remains the signing bonus, which does not yet meet our expectations. Scotland, however, would be a great opportunity for Balla Moussa. We hope the club will make an effort to increase its offer.
Balla Moussa Conte: In Tunisia, Balla Moussa Conte has demonstrated the extent of his potential. Having become a pillar of CS Sfaxien over the seasons, he is now attracting the attention of several European clubs. In addition to Hibernian, FC Zurich is also keenly interested in the Guinean, as recently revealed exclusively by Africafoot. However, the Tunisian club's financial demands are complicating discussions. A member of the player's entourage explains:

We really hope he leaves Sfax at the end of the season. Several interesting offers are on the table, but Sfax is demanding more than $2 million to release him. This demand is holding up many of the negotiations that began last year. Hibernian is showing real interest, and we're trying to move things forward.
A former player at the La Louvière Academy, Conté continues to impress this season with Sfax. Despite requests from several clubs, his representatives are making every effort to convince the Tunisian management to let him leave.
The 2 year deal makes it sound guff tbh.

[Unseen work]

The 2 year deal makes it sound guff tbh.

Tough one, might be 2 years with a option of a third if we want it

Less of a risk and leaves us in a strong position if he’s good

[007]

Hearts sign Alexandors Kyziridis, a 24 year old winger from the Slovakian Super League.

15 goals and 4 assists in 26 games this season which is very impressive, although unsure what the standard is like over there.

Seems to be his best season by an absolute mile.

Interesting to see how he fits in to a Mcinnes side. Mcinnes relies heavily on his wingers but tend to be British players who are rapid or cross it from wide

Posted this on another thread.
Looking at SofaScore, 4 of his 15 were penalties. 7 of the 15 were in the 10 post-split matches against the bottom 6 teams. Before the split, 5 were against teams that ended up bottom 6 and 3 that ended in the top 6 (the teams that finished 3rd, 4th and 6th). So mostly against the likes of the Slovakian St Johnstone, Ross County etc.

[ekhibee]

The website translated

The upcoming summer transfer window promises to be eventful for Guinean players, and Balla Moussa Conté is no exception. The young defensive midfielder is attracting interest, particularly from Hibernian FC. The Scottish club is showing serious interest as the next transfer window approaches.

Determined to renew its squad for the upcoming season, Hibernian FC has targeted the Guinean international to strengthen its midfield. According to exclusive information from Africafoot, the Scottish club has been in concrete discussions with Conté's representatives for nearly two weeks. However, a definitive agreement is still elusive.

#EspoirsAfrique – Top 5 Most Expensive Guinean U20 Players
Hibernian FC, which has been tracking the player since last season, has already submitted an initial offer including a two-year contract. However, negotiations are currently stalled over the signing bonus. The Scottish club is offering $50,000, a far cry from the $200,000 requested by the player's entourage, who plays for Club Sportif de Sfax. A source close to the matter said:

Hibernian's interest is genuine. The only sticking point remains the signing bonus, which does not yet meet our expectations. Scotland, however, would be a great opportunity for Balla Moussa. We hope the club will make an effort to increase its offer.
Balla Moussa Conte: In Tunisia, Balla Moussa Conte has demonstrated the extent of his potential. Having become a pillar of CS Sfaxien over the seasons, he is now attracting the attention of several European clubs. In addition to Hibernian, FC Zurich is also keenly interested in the Guinean, as recently revealed exclusively by Africafoot. However, the Tunisian club's financial demands are complicating discussions. A member of the player's entourage explains:

We really hope he leaves Sfax at the end of the season. Several interesting offers are on the table, but Sfax is demanding more than $2 million to release him. This demand is holding up many of the negotiations that began last year. Hibernian is showing real interest, and we're trying to move things forward.
A former player at the La Louvière Academy, Conté continues to impress this season with Sfax. Despite requests from several clubs, his representatives are making every effort to convince the Tunisian management to let him leave.

I've just been watching clips of this guy on youtube. He looks a strong tackler and good passer as well.

[HoboHarry]

The website translated

The upcoming summer transfer window promises to be eventful for Guinean players, and Balla Moussa Conté is no exception. The young defensive midfielder is attracting interest, particularly from Hibernian FC. The Scottish club is showing serious interest as the next transfer window approaches.

Determined to renew its squad for the upcoming season, Hibernian FC has targeted the Guinean international to strengthen its midfield. According to exclusive information from Africafoot, the Scottish club has been in concrete discussions with Conté's representatives for nearly two weeks. However, a definitive agreement is still elusive.

#EspoirsAfrique – Top 5 Most Expensive Guinean U20 Players
Hibernian FC, which has been tracking the player since last season, has already submitted an initial offer including a two-year contract. However, negotiations are currently stalled over the signing bonus. The Scottish club is offering $50,000, a far cry from the $200,000 requested by the player's entourage, who plays for Club Sportif de Sfax. A source close to the matter said:

Hibernian's interest is genuine. The only sticking point remains the signing bonus, which does not yet meet our expectations. Scotland, however, would be a great opportunity for Balla Moussa. We hope the club will make an effort to increase its offer.
Balla Moussa Conte: In Tunisia, Balla Moussa Conte has demonstrated the extent of his potential. Having become a pillar of CS Sfaxien over the seasons, he is now attracting the attention of several European clubs. In addition to Hibernian, FC Zurich is also keenly interested in the Guinean, as recently revealed exclusively by Africafoot. However, the Tunisian club's financial demands are complicating discussions. A member of the player's entourage explains:

We really hope he leaves Sfax at the end of the season. Several interesting offers are on the table, but Sfax is demanding more than $2 million to release him. This demand is holding up many of the negotiations that began last year. Hibernian is showing real interest, and we're trying to move things forward.
A former player at the La Louvière Academy, Conté continues to impress this season with Sfax. Despite requests from several clubs, his representatives are making every effort to convince the Tunisian management to let him leave.

Got to be a Garvan Stewart find if true. What a breath of fresh air compared to looking at the division below us. Exciting times ahead.

[hibsbollah]

Conte The Guinea Magician?

[Unseen work]

Got to be a Garvan Stewart find if true. What a breath of fresh air compared to looking at the division below us. Exciting times ahead.

Let’s hope he’s a random find ala Benji, Zemmama or Beuzelin and not Bojang, Melkersen or Hauge 🤣

[BoomtownHibees]

Posted this on another thread.
Looking at SofaScore, 4 of his 15 were penalties. 7 of the 15 were in the 10 post-split matches against the bottom 6 teams. Before the split, 5 were against teams that ended up bottom 6 and 3 that ended in the top 6 (the teams that finished 3rd, 4th and 6th). So mostly against the likes of the Slovakian St Johnstone, Ross County etc.

Better insight than Jamestown have

[Unseen work]

Watching those clips, he dives in more than Porteous!🤣

Looks quite decent but I’d be stunned if there’s anything in it.

I think SDG will be a big one for ‘players that know the league’, especially in the middle of the park. I’d be surprised if we had two in Conte and Manneh that haven’t played in the UK before.

Also with the rumour of Ledson being shown round and still having Newell, Levitt, NMW and Kenneh on the books who can play one of the sitting 2, albeit Kenneh will likely be away.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Posted this on another thread.
Looking at SofaScore, 4 of his 15 were penalties. 7 of the 15 were in the 10 post-split matches against the bottom 6 teams. Before the split, 5 were against teams that ended up bottom 6 and 3 that ended in the top 6 (the teams that finished 3rd, 4th and 6th). So mostly against the likes of the Slovakian St Johnstone, Ross County etc.
Admirable lengths you have gone to there to prove how **** this guy is

[SteveHFC]

African website linking us with balla moussa conte. Tunisian CDM

I thought Ian Gordon stopped doing transfers?

[AlbertK86]

Watching those clips, he dives in more than Porteous![emoji1787]

Looks quite decent but I’d be stunned if there’s anything in it.

I think SDG will be a big one for ‘players that know the league’, especially in the middle of the park. I’d be surprised if we had two in Conte and Manneh that haven’t played in the UK before.

Also with the rumour of Ledson being shown round and still having Newell, Levitt, NMW and Kenneh on the books who can play one of the sitting 2, albeit Kenneh will likely be away.

Is Kenneh’s contract not up


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[hibee bouncer]

Stuart Armstrong would be a brilliant signing. Exactly the experience and quality we need for Thursday/Sunday football. Hope there's something in it.

He knocked us back before opting for the States, with the Gordon’s willing to take on his salary.

[JohnM1875]

Is Kenneh’s contract not up


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Definitely out of contract this summer

[hibsbollah]

Watching those clips, he dives in more than Porteous!🤣

Looks quite decent but I’d be stunned if there’s anything in it.

I think SDG will be a big one for ‘players that know the league’, especially in the middle of the park. I’d be surprised if we had two in Conte and Manneh that haven’t played in the UK before.

Also with the rumour of Ledson being shown round and still having Newell, Levitt, NMW and Kenneh on the books who can play one of the sitting 2, albeit Kenneh will likely be away.

Neither Boozy Zemmama nor Benji had played in the UK before. Konte had, so im not sure that tells us much!

[Hibs4185]

Best player in the world,nay universe, called Alexandors who is 24 year old and a slovakian super league winger.

Always wanted to sign for the famous and as soon as their manager James Town spoke to him that sealed the deal.

BBC Heartsound will be along soon to confirm this.

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Signed for £100,000 but already valued at £10 million

[Since452]

Hearts sign Alexandors Kyziridis, a 24 year old winger from the Slovakian Super League.

15 goals and 4 assists in 26 games this season which is very impressive, although unsure what the standard is like over there.

Seems to be his best season by an absolute mile.

Interesting to see how he fits in to a Mcinnes side. Mcinnes relies heavily on his wingers but tend to be British players who are rapid or cross it from wide

Here we go. They'll give him a *****y wee nickname in the way only those weirdos do. He'll play one game and immediately be worth 10 million.

[Bostonhibby]

Signed for £100,000 but already valued at £10 million[emoji16]
Have they awarded him player of the year yet?

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[Alex Trager]

Definitely out of contract this summer

I'm about 99% certain he has signed with RC - it was a loan then a contract at the end of the loan.

Regardless, he is hours away from not being a Hibs player.

One more remains from that time, Jair - I think he has another year. It would be great to see him shipped off the books, but not sure how likely that is.

[McGruber]

I'm about 99% certain he has signed with RC - it was a loan then a contract at the end of the loan.

Regardless, he is hours away from not being a Hibs player.

One more remains from that time, Jair - I think he has another year. It would be great to see him shipped off the books, but not sure how likely that is.

Not quite, we gave Delferrie a 3 or 4 year deal

[Hibernian Verse]

Not quite, we gave Delferrie a 3 or 4 year deal

2027 according to Transfermarkt...

That said, I always thought there was a player in there, but he is 23 now and isn't playing anywhere near the level he needs to.

[Gmack7]

[emoji16]
Have they awarded him player of the year yet?

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Ballon D'or

[Bostonhibby]

Ballon D'orMaroon balloon D'or.

Cheap perfume of the same name available around Gorgie

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[McGruber]

Signed for £100,000 but already valued at £10 million

Yep, every signing the same. Gerald Taylor was the second coming after his debut last year.

Not anything other than pure guesswork but have a gut feeling their Norwegian right back will be their best signing.

All about us and what we do though, not interested in what's happening with the bottom 6 sides

[The Sundance Kid]

2027 according to Transfermarkt...

That said, I always thought there was a player in there, but he is 23 now and isn't playing anywhere near the level he needs to.

Think Transfermarkt is wrong with that one, signed a 3 year deal in 2023 so should be out of contract at the end of next season.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/27/Allan-Delferrire-Signs-New-Contract/

[Bostonhibby]

Yep, every signing the same. Gerald Taylor was the second coming after his debut last year.

Not anything other than pure guess but have a gut feeling their Norwegian right back will be their best signing.

All about us and what we do though, not interested in what's happening with the bottom 6 sides[emoji106]

Levein on David Vanacek. He's just the striker we need, followed by the usual fanfare...

Couple of months later, subbed at half time, "wasn't at the races" punted shortly after.

Guy looked more like a basketball player and probably thought heart of midlothian were a basketball team.

It will generally be unknown or never weres who join them and they are under pressure from day one because of the inflated build up around the famous and anything they do....


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[JimBHibees]

[emoji106]

Levein on David Vanacek. He's just the striker we need, followed by the usual fanfare...

Couple of months later, subbed at half time, "wasn't at the races" punted shortly after.

Guy looked more like a basketball player and probably thought heart of midlothian were a basketball team.

It will generally be unknown or never weres who join them and they are under pressure from day one because of the inflated build up around the famous and anything they do....


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Who was the other boy who said he scored in every city he played in. Assuming he was talking about football and not his social life though maybe not. :greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

Who was the other boy who said he scored in every city he played in. Assuming he was talking about football and not his social life though maybe not. :greengrinRemember him[emoji23]

Made such an impact I've no idea what his name was, another 5 minute wonder.

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[JasonC1875]

Who was the other boy who said he scored in every city he played in. Assuming he was talking about football and not his social life though maybe not. :greengrin

Donis Avdijaj, ended up starting for Zurich against them in the EL playoff but again failed to score.

[JimBHibees]

Remember him[emoji23]

Made such an impact I've no idea what his name was, another 5 minute wonder.

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Me neither

[Aldo]

We will never ever be able to sign players of a superior calibre now that JTA is in full swing. There’s only one place they are going and that’s to the Gorgie Galacticos! No one can compete with the champions elect.

Remember them saying if there was a mixed 11 of Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen players the majority would be hearts players. [emoji1787][emoji1787]

[04Sauzee]

Donis Avdijaj, ended up starting for Zurich against them in the EL playoff but again failed to score.

Proclaimed to score in every city and just as he's about to roll the ball in the net for hearts he falls over, somehow managed to trip himself up or step on the ball, I can't remember exactly how he managed to cock it up.

[JasonC1875]

Proclaimed to score in every city and just as he's about to roll the ball in the net for hearts he falls over, somehow managed to trip himself up or step on the ball, I can't remember exactly how he managed to cock it up.

To be fair to him was that not in Dingwall? He didn’t mention towns

[Centre Hawf]

Think Transfermarkt is wrong with that one, signed a 3 year deal in 2023 so should be out of contract at the end of next season.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/27/Allan-Delferrire-Signs-New-Contract/

Could be either or, the article is a bit vague on the timings as it was announced mid season. Hopefully it's 2026 though and we can just send him and Jair off on loan to forget about them both.

[Bostonhibby]

To be fair to him was that not in Dingwall? He didn’t mention townsBig team players score in cities, not towns.

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[Hibernian Verse]

Big team players score in cities, not towns.

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Wee Towns don't show on Maroon jerseys...or something

[BILLYHIBS]

Mind the Hesrts did all their shopping early last season?

Oh ma achin sides !

[Bostonhibby]

Wee Towns don't show on Maroon jerseys...or something[emoji16]

Brought to you by the midlothians. A council region, how very Hearts.....

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[Hibbyradge]

Maroon balloon D'or.

Cheap perfume of the same name available around Gorgie

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Blood doesn't show on a maroon balloon.

[Hibernian Verse]

[emoji16]

Brought to you by the midlothians. A council region, how very Hearts.....

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A council team signing cooncil players from the Slovakian bottom six.

[McGruber]

Mind the Hesrts did all their shopping early last season?

Oh ma achin sides !

Distinctly remember the cast of Sportscene and BBC Heartsound saying Hibs needed to take a leaf out of Hearts book and copy their signing strategy at the start of the season

[BILLYHIBS]

Distinctly remember the cast of Sportscene and BBC Heartsound saying Hibs needed to take a leaf out of Hearts book and copy their signing strategy at the start of the season

Aye Michael Stewart thought they had signed world beaters and Hibs had no identity

[Bostonhibby]

Blood doesn't show on a maroon balloon.[emoji23]

Neither does ketchup, very handy to have around when Mrs doctor Budge announced there will be chips. Think it was around the time they discovered the first potato.

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[Alfred E Newman]

Now they have their two wingers, all they need now is "Lawrence" to sign and the title is theirs.

[SetonClapper]

Neither Boozy Zemmama nor Benji had played in the UK before. Konte had, so im not sure that tells us much!

That does explain a lot about Zemmama's inconsistent form, especially on Saturdays :wink:

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Neither Boozy Zemmama nor Benji had played in the UK before. Konte had, so im not sure that tells us much!

What i would give for 2 more Zemmama & Benjellouns

[hibsbollah]

That does explain a lot about Zemmama's inconsistent form, especially on Saturdays :wink:

If Zemmama produced his best level every week he’d be playing for PSG or Real Madrid though. His best was more than worth his occasional troughs.

[SetonClapper]

If Zemmama produced his best level every week he’d be playing for PSG or Real Madrid though. His best was more than worth his occasional troughs.

Sorry, my remark was a poor attempt at humour :wink:

[bingo70]

What i would give for 2 more Zemmama & Benjellouns

Saw on Twitter the other day Benji is now managing a team in Morocco that just got promoted.

Could be Grays replacement when the time comes 😃

[hibstag]

Here we go. They'll give him a *****y wee nickname in the way only those weirdos do. He'll play one game and immediately be worth 10 million.

He'll either be a wage thief or a warrior poet who gets what playing for the 'famous' is all about by October

[1875Sean]

Saw on Twitter the other day Benji is now managing a team in Morocco that just got promoted.

Could be Grays replacement when the time comes 😃

He will have his eye on the Real Madrid job

[badabing67]

This is behind the Hibs Observer pay wall but

Mykola Kuharevich wants Hibs return but makes frank admission | Hibs Observer (https://www.hibsobserver.co.uk/interviews/25183410.mykola-kuharevich-wants-hibs-return-makes-frank-admission/)

I wouldn't mind him come back at a reasonable fee. But it is good see that he knows where he wants his home to be. Hope you can pull it off Myko

All the best for the Future if you can't

[Centre Hawf]

This is behind the Hibs Observer pay wall but

Mykola Kuharevich wants Hibs return but makes frank admission | Hibs Observer (https://www.hibsobserver.co.uk/interviews/25183410.mykola-kuharevich-wants-hibs-return-makes-frank-admission/)

I wouldn't mind him come back at a reasonable fee. But it is good see that he knows where he wants his home to be. Hope you can pull it off Myko

All the best for the Future if you can't

If it's a case of Swansea not wanting him but happy to put him back out on loan then I'd take him. Same if it was a really small fee to keep him. I believe he has just one more year left of his deal at Swansea (with the option of a 4th but I imagine that's not going to happen) so he could be available this summer for a relatively affordable fee.

[badabing67]

If it's a case of Swansea not wanting him but happy to put him back out on loan then I'd take him. Same if it was a really small fee to keep him. I believe he has just one more year left of his deal at Swansea (with the option of a 4th but I imagine that's not going to happen) so he could be available this summer for a relatively affordable fee.


I agree with you and I hope it is at least something we are exploring. I seen his market value on Transfer Market is €1.5M which is completely unrealistic. If we could get him for what we paid for Vente I would not be against it or as you say another loan.

[Since90+2]

I agree with you and I hope it is at least something we are exploring. I seen his market value on Transfer Market is €1.5M which is completely unrealistic. If we could get him for what we paid for Vente I would not be against it or as you say another loan.

I think the issue could be his wage at Swansea is probably higher than the current top earner at the club. It will likely come down to if he can get close to what he's currently on elsewhere or not.

[Not In The Know]

Better insight than Jamestown have


Mr Jamestown to you!

[Unseen work]

I reckon Swansea would be happy with just getting him off the books let alone a fee

Loan might suit Myko more though for his wage at Swansea and if it’s more than what we’d pay

[Paul1642]

Would be pretty happy to see Myko back. With one year on his contract, and it being unlikely he features for Swansea, I think it’s a deal we can make happen.

[badabing67]

I reckon Swansea would be happy with just getting him off the books let alone a fee

Loan might suit Myko more though for his wage at Swansea and if it’s more than what we’d pay


A lot of things are going to come down to the outcome of Saturday's cup final but if we are guaranteed group stage football I think there is a good chance he could be back. I liked him and I think SDG could get more out of him, the plus is he wants to be here

[Dmas]

I agree with you and I hope it is at least something we are exploring. I seen his market value on Transfer Market is €1.5M which is completely unrealistic. If we could get him for what we paid for Vente I would not be against it or as you say another loan.

I like him but if we have to pay 900k for him I’d rather look elsewhere, he does a lot of work for the team and link up was definitely improving but spending that money we need goals as well.

[Since452]

Once Celtic win on Saturday we can start throwing the money around like confetti. I wonder if we'll see our first 1 million pound signing?

[HIBS NUTS]

Ronan Hale of Ross county might be a decent signing, he’s playing tonight against Livingston, I think he’s scored 13 goals this season for a poor team, and as a record of scoring goals in lower European competitions in Ireland, he’s relatively young.

[erin go bragh]

Once Celtic win on Saturday we can start throwing the money around like confetti. I wonder if we'll see our first 1 million pound signing?

Triantis 🤞

[Iain G]

Mr Jamestown to you!

Mr Town you mean?

[Ribs1875]

Regan Charles-Cook

[BoomtownHibees]

Regan Charles-Cook

What about him?

[Ribs1875]

What about him?

We were linked up with him a few weeks ago. Wonder if we will go or not.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Not in ITK but heard strong rumours from someone connected to the club we are interested in Hanley. I mean I've slated the guy for years in a Scotland strip but I think he could do a job for us in the SPL/europe tbh.

I equally wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Hearts. Thier kind of signing all over.

[EGL2000]

Not in ITK but heard strong rumours from someone connected to the club we are interested in Hanley. I mean I've slated the guy for years in a Scotland strip but I think he could do a job for us in the SPL/europe tbh.

I equally wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Hearts. Thier kind of signing all over.

Personally think he's god awful. Would stear well clear.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Not in ITK but heard strong rumours from someone connected to the club we are interested in Hanley. I mean I've slated the guy for years in a Scotland strip but I think he could do a job for us in the SPL/europe tbh.

I equally wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Hearts. Thier kind of signing all over.

He's absolutely minging, hope we steer well clear.

[blackpoolhibs]

Not his biggest fan for Scotland, but i do think he'd be a good signing for us for a couple of seasons alongside Porto. :wink:

[HoboHarry]

He's absolutely minging, hope we steer well clear.
He's hardly minging but I'd imagine he'd still be looking for a decent weekly pay check and likely way more than we should be paying out to someone with no future transfer value.

[hibsbollah]

Sorry, my remark was a poor attempt at humour :wink:

Only 41, i wonder if he could do a job for us :wink:

[Since90+2]

Id definitely take Hanley. Guys officially quicker than Mbappe after all 😅

[MJ hibs]

Hanley would be asking for quite a high wage, not for me. Charles Cook would presumably be quite cheap after not doing very well out in Belgium. If he hasn't lost a yard then we definitely need some options out wide.

[JohnM1875]

Hanley would be asking for quite a high wage, not for me. Charles Cook would presumably be quite cheap after not doing very well out in Belgium. If he hasn't lost a yard then we definitely need some options out wide.

Charles-Cook is a weird one. Can’t see him playing as a wingback and we don’t play wingers. Can’t see us changing from 3-5-2 (or 5-3-2 if you prefer) any time soon.

[Mcbizz1998]

Not in ITK but heard strong rumours from someone connected to the club we are interested in Hanley. I mean I've slated the guy for years in a Scotland strip but I think he could do a job for us in the SPL/europe tbh.

I equally wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Hearts. Thier kind of signing all over.
Please no!

[Ribs1875]

Please no!

He's a hearts signing written all over him. I think keeping Bushiri would feel like a new signing in itself.

[MJ hibs]

Charles-Cook is a weird one. Can’t see him playing as a wingback and we don’t play wingers. Can’t see us changing from 3-5-2 (or 5-3-2 if you prefer) any time soon.

Think he can play in the two. Him and Boyle as spilt strikers who are comfortable taking the ball out wide aswell.

He's a player we know can be good in the Scottish league. That normally works as a safe transfer strategy.

[Edinburgh Green]

Another 2 goals for Alfarela

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hanley would be a good signing I reckon.

[bingo70]

Hanley would be a good signing I reckon.

So do I. I’m really surprised at the reaction to the rumour.

He’s rarely let Scotland down when he’s played. I don’t know why his club form has been so bad though.

[RMQ1967]

Hanley would be a good signing I reckon.

Yip - experienced, international class defender. What's not to like 👌

[JimBHibees]

Yip - experienced, international class defender. What's not to like 👌

Would be decent for us

[HFC93]

Mad that some posters think Hanley would be a bad signing. No brainer if we can get him.

[McGruber]

Think Hanley would be fairly solid for a season or two.

If he comes he would be joining us at about the same age Paul Hanlon was when we let him go due to him getting on - just an observation

[Donegal Hibby]

Hanley is to old 🤭

[Unseen work]

So people don’t want Grant Hanley or Ryan Porteous?

I’m buzzing with our new centre half if he’s better than them!

[Donegal Hibby]

So people don’t want Grant Hanley or Ryan Porteous?

I’m buzzing with our new centre half if he’s better than them!

I’d rather we kept Rocky if possible 🤞

[Ribs1875]

I’d rather we kept Rocky if possible 🤞

Would be our best option out of them all.

[K-Zazu]

https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/121021/summer-transfer-window-2025?page=11

Ledson not coming here by the looks of it, think he was getting shown around east mains the other day

[Unseen work]

https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/121021/summer-transfer-window-2025?page=11

Ledson not coming here by the looks of it, think he was getting shown around east mains the other day

God knows how true those posters are but one saying he was offered more than he was at Preston and another saying Blackpool offered him 8k

Money down south is mental, can’t blame players up here when they head down

[Since90+2]

Think Hanley would be fairly solid for a season or two.

If he comes he would be joining us at about the same age Paul Hanlon was when we let him go due to him getting on - just an observation

Hanley is a better player than Hanlon though, don't think that's even up for debate.

Hanley has 61 caps for Scotland and has played about 90 English Premier league games in his career, so he's clearly a far better player.

[Ribs1875]

God knows how true those posters are but one saying he was offered more than he was at Preston and another saying Blackpool offered him 8k

Money down south is mental, can’t blame players up here when they head down

I never really wanted him or his corrie girlfriend actress Instagram loving girlfriend. Not worth the wages having someone like that coming in an being another Josh Vela.

[tonyrougier123]

Hanley is solid stroll it up here. No nonsense type yogi style. Would be interesting one.

[Mcbizz1998]

Surely we are looking at Ronan Hale? Should be a fairly easy deal to do with county you would think, and surely he would want to come to us - much bigger club, great city, more money and European football.

[Trinity Hibee]

Surely we are looking at Ronan Hale? Should be a fairly easy deal to do with county you would think, and surely he would want to come to us - much bigger club, great city, more money and European football.

Sure people mentioned him before he moved to RC

[Fergus52]

Hanley can't even get a game in league 1 in England.

Massive drop off there form the championship, would fancy our current side to beat most teams in that league.

Yeah he's played a lot for Scotland recently, but he's also made several big mistakes in that time, the Poland penalty was criminal.

We should steer well clear

[Earlydelivery]

God knows how true those posters are but one saying he was offered more than he was at Preston and another saying Blackpool offered him 8k

Money down south is mental, can’t blame players up here when they head down
If it comes down to cash only then unfortunately teams like Huddersfield @Blackpool can beat us hands down

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/rotherhamunitid/status/1925651076629311813?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Sure he was linked with us before going to Rotherham

Athletic player who can play CDM or centre back

Just won poty for Rotherham

[GreenPJ]

Hanley can't even get a game in league 1 in England.

Massive drop off there form the championship, would fancy our current side to beat most teams in that league.

Yeah he's played a lot for Scotland recently, but he's also made several big mistakes in that time, the Poland penalty was criminal.

We should steer well clear

Did he make the mistakes though because he wasn't getting enough game time at his club. I would not rule him out completely but the backroom team would need to be able to assess if its age catching up with him or whether he still has 1 or 2 seasons in him at our level with regular game time. I think even with his lack of games and mistakes he is comparable if not better than our immediate competitors in the league outside of the old firm.

[Centre Hawf]

Hanley can't even get a game in league 1 in England.

Massive drop off there form the championship, would fancy our current side to beat most teams in that league.

Yeah he's played a lot for Scotland recently, but he's also made several big mistakes in that time, the Poland penalty was criminal.

We should steer well clear

"Can't get a game" is a bit of a harsh assessment of his last 6 months. He was brought in as cover at a team that got 111 points (and well overspent for that league) and seemed rated enough to come in and play when needed.

He wouldn't be the at the top of my list but if he was to sign for us in place of Rocky for a year or two I could live with that. The guys played nearly 400 games alone for Blackburn Rovers and Norwich, some of that in the Prem. Not saying it automatically makes him a great player but all I've heard for years is how bad he is from Scotland fans and yet his reputation down south seems dependable enough for everyone to keep using him in some way.

[Just_Jimmy]

This is behind the Hibs Observer pay wall but

Mykola Kuharevich wants Hibs return but makes frank admission | Hibs Observer (https://www.hibsobserver.co.uk/interviews/25183410.mykola-kuharevich-wants-hibs-return-makes-frank-admission/)

I wouldn't mind him come back at a reasonable fee. But it is good see that he knows where he wants his home to be. Hope you can pull it off Myko

All the best for the Future if you can't250k to buy out his contract, especially if they want rid and he's saying Hibs or I sit tight and sign on a free.

Force their hand lad. Low ball them Hibs.



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[Paulie Walnuts]

"Can't get a game" is a bit of a harsh assessment of his last 6 months. He was brought in as cover at a team that got 111 points (and well overspent for that league) and seemed rated enough to come in and play when needed.

He wouldn't be the at the top of my list but if he was to sign for us in place of Rocky for a year or two I could live with that. The guys played nearly 400 games alone for Blackburn Rovers and Norwich, some of that in the Prem. Not saying it automatically makes him a great player but all I've heard for years is how bad he is from Scotland fans and yet his reputation down south seems dependable enough for everyone to keep using him in some way.

Pretty much where I am. Not expecting Efe Ambrose type performances but I’d suspect he’d be a very solid player at our level.

[GreenPJ]

Hanley would be asking for quite a high wage, not for me. Charles Cook would presumably be quite cheap after not doing very well out in Belgium. If he hasn't lost a yard then we definitely need some options out wide.

He can ask but he will only get what someone is willing to pay - if we were genuinely interested and he prices himself out of the move then so be it. He needs to understand that whilst there will be a point he will likely not go below he is not getting any younger, his trajectory is going down the way so his ability to command the high wage may not be there. If someone in England is wiling to pay him £10K+ then fair play to him and we move on.

[badabing67]

Fixture release day 2025/26 | SPFL (https://spfl.co.uk/news/fixture-release-day-202526)

[EH21Hibee]

Twitter suggesting the new CEO will be Dan Barnett from Leicester.

Impressive CV imo

[SHODAN]

Sounds like Kuharevich really wants to come back again.

[tonyrougier123]

Player available I’d like us to take a punt on is Tom barkhuizen,31 gets amongst the goals plays anywhere really up top left right and as a forward, gets stuck in as well so no passenger. That time of season again where we all turn into crap scouts 😂🤦*♂️

[04Sauzee]

Player available I’d like us to take a punt on is Tom barkhuizen,31 gets amongst the goals plays anywhere really up top left right and as a forward, gets stuck in as well so no passenger. That time of season again where we all turn into crap scouts 😂🤦*♂️

See when you say he gets amongst the goals, what exactly do you mean by that 🧐

[Joe6-2]

GoalsTomBarkhuizengoals

[Tyler Durden]

"Can't get a game" is a bit of a harsh assessment of his last 6 months. He was brought in as cover at a team that got 111 points (and well overspent for that league) and seemed rated enough to come in and play when needed.

He wouldn't be the at the top of my list but if he was to sign for us in place of Rocky for a year or two I could live with that. The guys played nearly 400 games alone for Blackburn Rovers and Norwich, some of that in the Prem. Not saying it automatically makes him a great player but all I've heard for years is how bad he is from Scotland fans and yet his reputation down south seems dependable enough for everyone to keep using him in some way.

The guys playing ahead of Hanley are both £3-4m centre backs.

Think Hanley would do absolutely fine for us in the centre of a 3.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Twitter suggesting the new CEO will be Dan Barnett from Leicester.

Impressive CV imo

It's Hibs Central saying it, and going by his track record, I wouldn't believe him if he told me it was Friday.

Mentions Barnett is on the "shortlist" when the decision on the new CEO has already been made.

[Hibbyradge]

GoalsTomBarkhuizengoals

:hilarious

:applause:

[Tyler Durden]

Surely we are looking at Ronan Hale? Should be a fairly easy deal to do with county you would think, and surely he would want to come to us - much bigger club, great city, more money and European football.

Don't think he's good enough for us. Takes a mean penalty but general play is lacking for now. Maybe he'll improve but our sights can be set higher IMO

[WestStandWillie]

Duncan Watmore released by Millwall.

A player absolutely besieged by injuries. Millwall fans seemed to rate him when he played.

Anyone take him back?

[CentreForward]

Twitter suggesting the new CEO will be Dan Barnett from Leicester.

Impressive CV imo

He certainly sounds good but no real evidence yet that it’s actually going to be him. Doubt he knows much about the Scottish game and wonder if we might be better with someone who does. My other worry about anyone who comes in is that they might risk upsetting the apple cart. We’re doing very well at the moment without a CEO, and wouldn’t want someone who doesn’t fit in well to change the excellent environment which we have at the club at the moment.

[WestStandWillie]

Ronan Hale of Ross county might be a decent signing, he’s playing tonight against Livingston, I think he’s scored 13 goals this season for a poor team, and as a record of scoring goals in lower European competitions in Ireland, he’s relatively young.

Take away his penalties and he's bang average. Don't think he'd add anything to our team and I think the fans would get fed up of him quite quickly.

[Since90+2]

Duncan Watmore released by Millwall.

A player absolutely besieged by injuries. Millwall fans seemed to rate him when he played.

Anyone take him back?

I think your second sentence somes up why it would be a no.

[Hibernian Verse]

It's Hibs Central saying it, and going by his track record, I wouldn't believe him if he told me it was Friday.

Mentions Barnett is on the "shortlist" when the decision on the new CEO has already been made.

He/She has lifted it off the PM board, like every other bit of "information".

[GloryGlory]

Duncan Watmore released by Millwall.

A player absolutely besieged by injuries. Millwall fans seemed to rate him when he played.

Anyone take him back?

No. For reason highlighted above, plus if memory serves he wasn't that good anyway.

[King Cosell]

New one-year deal for Craig Gordon.

[green day]

New one-year deal for Craig Gordon.

Thats incredible - I mean, great for him but surely they dont expect him to be the No1 ?

[King Cosell]

Thats incredible - I mean, great for him but surely they dont expect him to be the No1 ?

Poor old Zander could have been on the bench for a Europa League side next season :bitchy:

[Basildon Hibs]

Duncan Watmore released by Millwall.

A player absolutely besieged by injuries. Millwall fans seemed to rate him when he played.

Anyone take him back?



🤣🤣🤣

[tonyrougier123]

See when you say he gets amongst the goals, what exactly do you mean by that 🧐

Listen I’m a top scout analyst for Jamestown I know the score sunshine! 😂
I think he’s got something to offer steady championship player. Decent attitude as well. Preferably his Preston days type form. Could flourish in our system.

[Billy Whizz]

New one-year deal for Craig Gordon.

Wonder what the Hearts fans feel about that, he was a poor performer for them last season
Also Clark signed a new contract, and I think he believed he’d be No 1 next season

[Thatdayinmay16]

He/She has lifted it off the PM board, like every other bit of "information".

Yeah it's a common theme for that page.

[Paulie Walnuts]

No. For reason highlighted above, plus if memory serves he wasn't that good anyway.

I liked him in the same way I liked Brandon Barker. No end product but enjoyable to watch him breeze by players at times.

Wouldn’t go near him though.

[04Sauzee]

Listen I’m a top scout analyst for Jamestown I know the score sunshine! 😂
I think he’s got something to offer steady championship player. Decent attitude as well. Preferably his Preston days type form. Could flourish in our system.
Then I take it all back 🤪

[Since452]

Duncan Watmore released by Millwall.

A player absolutely besieged by injuries. Millwall fans seemed to rate him when he played.

Anyone take him back?

Wow there's a blast from the past. Lad got absolutely bullied by Raith Rovers I'm sure it was. Can't remember much more than that.

[Jones28]

Duncan Watmore released by Millwall.

A player absolutely besieged by injuries. Millwall fans seemed to rate him when he played.

Anyone take him back?

Good player but injury prone - also with a 5 at the back I don't really see room for out and out wingers.

[Billy Whizz]

Wow there's a blast from the past. Lad got absolutely bullied by Raith Rovers I'm sure it was. Can't remember much more than that.

By Callum Boorh, who was on loan at Raith from Hibs
They knocked us out of the Scottish Cup at ER that day under Butcher. He should have been emptied that day, and we might have stayed 🔝

[Donegal Hibby]

Happy birthday Rudi 👏.

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1925801619792269790

I think getting him out on a loan deal for a season to a decent club would be beneficial for his development , maybe a club like Dunfermline if Lennon stays there .

[Aldo]

Thats incredible - I mean, great for him but surely they dont expect him to be the No1 ?

I think it’s brilliant. He’s been on the decline for the last few seasons.

I hope he’s No1 for them next season!

[overdrive]

Happy birthday Rudi 👏.

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1925801619792269790

I think getting him out on a loan deal for a season to a decent club would be beneficial for his development , maybe a club like Dunfermline if Lennon stays there .

I see him and Joe Newell are in London today seeing a groin specialist

[badabing67]

Sounds like Kuharevich really wants to come back again.

Yeah he wants to make Hibs home. Swansea have a new manager though which could go against us. I think the last one didn't fancy him so I guess if it is going to happen it will be much later in the window. The new manager will have to take a good look at him in their pre-season and make a decision

[04Sauzee]

Richard Taylor leaves St Mirren

A St Mirren fan on Twitter says he has heard from two different sources ( could be a guy down the pub) that Taylor has signed a pre with Hibs

Although I have read earlier Luton are supposedly interested, clubs in Belgium also supposedly interested.

[badabing67]

New one-year deal for Craig Gordon.


Zander going to be over the moon then. Wonder if he will give up and move on.

[hibsbollah]

New one-year deal for Craig Gordon.

:flag: Tremendous news. Despite every save being fawned over and exaggerated he made lots of errors last year, flight of the ball seems to be confusing him.

[ancient hibee]

Wow there's a blast from the past. Lad got absolutely bullied by Raith Rovers I'm sure it was. Can't remember much more than that.

Didn’t he miss a penalty in a shootout?

[Brightside]

I see him and Joe Newell are in London today seeing a groin specialist

Yep - both out until at least pre season friendly

[JimBHibees]

Wow there's a blast from the past. Lad got absolutely bullied by Raith Rovers I'm sure it was. Can't remember much more than that.

Not sure bullied more like hacked down while getting no protection from the ref

[HoboHarry]

Not sure bullied more like hacked down while getting no protection from the ref
Exactly, empty headed cloggers booting lumps out of him is what I recall.

[SHODAN]

:flag: Tremendous news. Despite every save being fawned over and exaggerated he made lots of errors last year, flight of the ball seems to be confusing him.

The error against us in the 1-1 was a watershed moment. He would never have done something like that before.

[7Hero]

Wonder what the Hearts fans feel about that, he was a poor performer for them last season
Also Clark signed a new contract, and I think he believed he’d be No 1 next season

Gordon will be the no. 2..

[Sheffhibee]

Gordon will be the no. 2..

Didn't Zander last about 10 minutes in Hearts last game before going off injured in his 3rd start, sounds promising 😁

[Tambo]

Happy birthday Rudi 👏.

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1925801619792269790

I think getting him out on a loan deal for a season to a decent club would be beneficial for his development , maybe a club like Dunfermline if Lennon stays there .

I still have high hopes for Rudi who started the season really well, then was put back on the bench and had an injury hit season. 19 is still a young age, i think a loan will be on the cards and would rather see him at a lower end premiership team tbh, think we can we can do better than Dunfermline for the lad.

[eastmainsmsh]

Swansea wanting Mcburnie back from Las Palmas could we go for Myko ?

[HFC93]

Swansea wanting Mcburnie back from Las Palmas could we go for Myko ?

I reckon we'll try and get him back on loan. Gray obviously fancies him.

[JohnM1875]

I reckon we'll try and get him back on loan. Gray obviously fancies him.

Same, think its a smart move as well

[andrew70]

I still have high hopes for Rudi who started the season really well, then was put back on the bench and had an injury hit season. 19 is still a young age, i think a loan will be on the cards and would rather see him at a lower end premiership team tbh, think we can we can do better than Dunfermline for the lad.

Love Rudi, good player and a great lad. Dunfermline would be the perfect move for him imo. They will challenge next season and be right up there.

I know they want two or three of our younger lads.

[Donegal Hibby]

I still have high hopes for Rudi who started the season really well, then was put back on the bench and had an injury hit season. 19 is still a young age, i think a loan will be on the cards and would rather see him at a lower end premiership team tbh, think we can we can do better than Dunfermline for the lad.

I think if Lennon stays at the Pars the type of guy he is he will undoubtedly be wanting to try for the championship title. I think there would be more chance of Rudi playing regularly there than a team in the lower end of the premier , plus you have the fact if the Pars do mount a title challenge they are winning more than a team struggling in the bottom end of the premier which brings different things to a player like confidence, feel good factor etc .

[04Sauzee]

Love Rudi, good player and a great lad. Dunfermline would be the perfect move for him imo. They will challenge next season and be right up there.

I know they want two or three of our younger lads.
Any idea what boys they want? Can the u19s play league football on loan and European football for the Hibs young team?

[Tambo]

I think if Lennon stays at the Pars the type of guy he is he will undoubtedly be wanting to try for the championship title. I think there would be more chance of Rudi playing regularly there than a team in the lower end of the premier , plus you have the fact if the Pars do mount a title challenge they are winning more than a team struggling in the bottom end of the premier which brings different things to a player like confidence, feel good factor etc .

They've not challenged for the championship title in 15 years, i don't see it happening next season either, St Johnstone should be favourites if Livingston fail to make it, one of them two could be a better move or even Partick.

[Tambo]

Love Rudi, good player and a great lad. Dunfermline would be the perfect move for him imo. They will challenge next season and be right up there.

I know they want two or three of our younger lads.

I would like them to be up there as i don't mind them as a club, it's a good location for him I'll admit and i agree any loan move would be better than sitting on the bench most weeks.

I wonder who they would be looking at from the 18's Cleland would be one I'd think?

This happened last time we won the youth league and we didn't loan anyone out because they played in Europe, wonder if this will happen again?

[Unseen work]

That will severely impact our transfer dealings now

Make it a lot harder to convince Rocky and Triantis you would think

[djw80!]

That will severely impact our transfer dealings now

Make it a lot harder to convince Rocky and Triantis you would think

Aye was thinking the same i really hope we as a club were not just expecting Celtic to win and planning for that without back up plan..

[King Cosell]

That will severely impact our transfer dealings now

Make it a lot harder to convince Rocky and Triantis you would think

Sunderland's promotion might help with Triantis.

[Crab apple]

That will severely impact our transfer dealings now

Make it a lot harder to convince Rocky and Triantis you would think

Yep. Gutting. That result today has also likely cost us a shed load of cash.

[Unseen work]

Yep. Gutting. That result today has also likely cost us a shed load of cash.

Yep, about 5 million

[The Tubs]

Yep, about 5 million

It just means we can't buy quality players like Dhanda and Spittal.

[HONG KONG PHOOEY]

Yep, about 5 million

Only if we do qualify from the stage we are now

[Unseen work]

Only if we do qualify from the stage we are now

I think what we need to do is border line impossible for us.

We had Luzern and Villa last time, I thought Luzern were a quality side who we done very well to beat

It will be full of top teams again

[HONG KONG PHOOEY]

I think what we need to do is border line impossible for us.

We had Luzern and Villa last time, I thought Luzern were a quality side who we done very well to beat

It will be full of top teams again
We have to beat them. We beat Luzern but (hopefully) we do not get a villa again. If we do we do 🤷*♂️

[Haymaker]

Sunderland's promotion might help with Triantis.

Not if teams with guaranteed Europe until Xmas are interested.

Today's result will have the recruitment team changing their whole outlook.

[Silky]

Not if teams with guaranteed Europe until Xmas are interested.

Today's result will have the recruitment team changing their whole outlook.

Triantis and his agent would have known the score as soon as Celtic put us out the Scottish, though. From then on, we were never guaranteed group stage football. They knew what place came with finishing third.

[Haymaker]

Triantis and his agent would have known the score as soon as Celtic put us out the Scottish, though. From then on, we were never guaranteed group stage football. They knew what place came with finishing third.

Triantis hasn't signed for us next season, unless I have missed that?

[B.H.F.C]

Not if teams with guaranteed Europe until Xmas are interested.

Today's result will have the recruitment team changing their whole outlook.

Will they be changing their whole outlook or will they have been sensible enough to plan for both scenarios? They could never have planned definitively for anything until after today. For the first time in ages I have a bit faith that we’ll move on accordingly.

[Silky]

Triantis hasn't signed for us next season, unless I have missed that?

Nobody said he had? At least, none of the posts I can see on this thread state he has. I was merely suggesting that Triantis and his agene, when considering any possible moves next season, would have been well aware that we were sitting third, were occupying a place in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, and would likely be in that place next season and if he wanted guaranteed european football, then his future may lie elsewhere. To suggest that anyone has said he has signed for next season is totally disingenuous and wild!

[Haymaker]

Will they be changing their whole outlook or will they have been sensible enough to plan for both scenarios? They could never have planned definitively for anything until after today. For the first time in ages I have a bit faith that we’ll move on accordingly.

One hopes that they have Contingency plans already mapped out. I would like to think they did but I've known many a person in business to not think about "what could" happen. Football and otherwise.

[Haymaker]

Nobody said he had? At least, none of the posts I can see on this thread state he has. I was merely suggesting that Triantis and his agene, when considering any possible moves next season, would have been well aware that we were sitting third, were occupying a place in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, and would likely be in that place next season and if he wanted guaranteed european football, then his future may lie elsewhere. To suggest that anyone has said he has signed for next season is totally disingenuous and wild!

Apologies, I misread.

However today's result doesn't help our case for resigning triantis. That's a fact.

[B.H.F.C]

One hopes that they have Contingency plans already mapped out. I would like to think they did but I've known many a person in business to not think about "what could" happen. Football and otherwise.

The ‘what could’ was the automatic qualification though. We’ve never had that. We’ve got the same prize now that we had this morning.

[Haymaker]

The ‘what could’ was the automatic qualification though. We’ve never had that. We’ve got the same prize now that we had this morning.

I don't disagree. Hopefully we planned accordingly. Much like when we don't budget for a cup run.