Summer transfer thread 2025

[Thatdayinmay16]

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I’ve not seen Porteous for Watford or Preston, and I agree he wasn’t at his best before he left.

I think out of frustration and a sense he has to do it himself.

But for Scotland, on most occasions I thought he was very good and showed quality and discipline (Germany aside) that he has.

If we were getting him back for the sake of it or without the manager knowing him it would be a different story, but for me Porteous under SDG would be brilliant.

I’d want him to play RCB though and then if we fail to resign Rocky, sign a similar centre back with the athleticism he has

He fits the RCB role perfectly, its where he has been best for Scotland.

If we can get a big no nonsense quick centre half with the same profile as Rocky (Or Rocky) if he decides to stay to play the CCB role, then I think our back 3 is sorted.

[GloryGlory]

Logan Jimenez - first pro deal:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2...rst-pro-deal-/

[EGL2000]

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From the Guardian Rumour Mill

Sunderland are awaiting offers for the midfielder Nectarios Triantis. The Premier League newcomers want around £1.5m in exchange for his services after an impressive season on loan at Hibernian. Fortuna Düsseldorf and MLS clubs are keen on the player who is debating where his international future lies, with Australia and Greece both options.

I genuinely think we pay that.

[Donegal Hibby]

Livi sign Zak Rudden.

[Tambo]

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Logan Jimenez - first pro deal:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2...rst-pro-deal-/

Well done Logan, i know a lot of the kids never make it to first team football, would still be a proud day for himself and his family.

Regarding Myko, would take him back if its at the right price, knows the club etc and wouldn't take long to adjust and i did feel like near the end of the season he was on good form.

1.5 would be big for us to get Triantis, would be worth the risk of that fee though i think and one we could make some good money on in the future.

[Donegal Hibby]

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I genuinely think we pay that.

I said before I could see us going slightly over the million fee 1.1m or 1.2m which is still serious money for a club like Hibs though 1.5m is getting towards a figure that I think is hitting our limit , maybe there might be be some leeway on it hopefully.

[HoboHarry]

On another note, Napoli are going to have a formidable midfield next season with De Bruyne signed (as long as he can stay fit of course). Gilmour, McTominay and De Bruyne in the middle should have their fans excited.

[GloryGlory]

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I said before I could see us going slightly over the million fee 1.1m or 1.2m which is still serious money for a club like Hibs though 1.5m is getting towards a figure that I think is hitting our limit , maybe there might be be some leeway on it hopefully.

It could be the £1.5 million that Sunderland supposedly want is made up of a few elements - upfront fee, add-ons for appearances, international caps, sell on.

[nonshinyfinish]

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On another note, Napoli are going to have a formidable midfield next season with De Bruyne signed (as long as he can stay fit of course). Gilmour, McTominay and De Bruyne in the middle should have their fans excited.

Given that he popularised the 'ginger hair, bright red from exertion' look, he should be considered an honorary Scot

[Lago]

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I genuinely think we pay that.

I don't, but admire your optimism ��

[SHODAN]

1.5 million is starting to leave our price range.

[HoboHarry]

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Given that he popularised the 'ginger hair, bright red from exertion' look, he should be considered an honorary Scot

Not sure about that, he looked to have a tan on him last season and as Billy Connolly once said, "it takes Scots a week to get to white"

[BILLYHIBS]

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1.5 million is starting to leave our price range.

Agree

Looked a million dollars in some games a thoroughbred Rolls Royce of a player posted missing in others

That is what you get with young players inconsistency

Happy to let SDG decide

[Cocaine&Caviar]

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On another note, Napoli are going to have a formidable midfield next season with De Bruyne signed (as long as he can stay fit of course). Gilmour, McTominay and De Bruyne in the middle should have their fans excited.

Not to be pedantic, but Gilmour doesnt play a great deal, and McTom plays inside left. The middle is usually Anguissa & Lobotka

[Centre Hawf]

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1.5 million is starting to leave our price range.

Yeah it's at risk of getting to a know when to walk away territory similar to McCowan last year. I don't really have that many doubts that if we were to spend £1.5m that we could make it all back and still get a profit off him within 2 seasons but it's also a large amount to chuck out in one go at a time where our finances have been heavily scrutinised.

[EGL2000]

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Yeah it's at risk of getting to a know when to walk away territory similar to McCowan last year. I don't really have that many doubts that if we were to spend £1.5m that we could make it all back and still get a profit off him within 2 seasons but it's also a large amount to chuck out in one go at a time where our finances have been heavily scrutinised.

Obviously no guarantee as there never is in football. But outwith a freak in injury I think you could easily get at least double after a season.

[Centre Hawf]

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Obviously no guarantee as there never is in football. But outwith a freak in injury I think you could easily get at least double after a season.

I agree. I think if he was to even replicate this last season and have a decent showing at the World Cup he would be worth a good penny. It's just obviously a big risk to a club of our size to pay these types of fees. But one look at Aberdeens recent signings this season will tell you it's probably the way it's going.

[scoopyboy]

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1.5 million is starting to leave our price range.

It’s like wage negotiations, one party starts high and the other starts low. Hopefully reach a compromise somewhere between the two figures.

A lot will be made up of appearances, international caps, etc.

No way will Hibs pay £1.5million up front or in total

[Ribs1875]

1 mil is as high as we should go, if not then try a loan and failing that then there are other options out there.

[HoboHarry]

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Not to be pedantic, but Gilmour doesnt play a great deal, and McTom plays inside left. The middle is usually Anguissa & Lobotka

My confused wording, by middle I was referring to the middle of the park/midfield.

[Hibbyradge]

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1 mil is as high as we should go, if not then try a loan and failing that then there are other options out there.

We should be prepared to go as high as we think he's worth if we can afford it.

[superfurryhibby]

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Can you explain what performances were "Erratic" the season we finished 3rd?

We conceded 50 goals last season.
We conceded 35 the season the last time we finished 3rd.
The season following that we conceded 42.

Ryan was an integral part of both defences and mostly one of the first names picked by multiple managers.

I think I'll take the word of the countless coaches who called upon him and the multiple championships sides who were interested in signing him.

Sorry, I don't maintain a detailed dossier on Porto, but erratic was a general view, not confined to the season we finished third.

Over his Hibs career he was a bit of a loose canon at times, costing the team with sendings off, mistakes and behaving like a petulant child, with the finger pointing, moaning and taking no responsibility for his own errors.

You can take anyone's word you want, I'll take the fact that he's failed to establish himself at a better level, for club or country as proof enough that he's not the second coming. As I have already said, he's a decent player in our league and if he's learned a bit of restraint he'll be even better.

If you want a more in depth dive into what people made of Porteous' Hibs career, there a fair number of threads on here for you, fill your boots. In fact, this thread alone is probably fairly reflective of what people feel. It's pretty mixed I'd say.

[Donegal Hibby]

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It could be the £1.5 million that Sunderland supposedly want is made up of a few elements - upfront fee, add-ons for appearances, international caps, sell on.

I suppose that is possible , I think it would be need to be the case as I really can’t see us paying £1.5m up front . Another thing I was thinking on is if it is going to cost as much as that even with add -ons etc . Is there any logic to taking in two different targets at say £600k or £700k would make us even stronger as opposed to buying Triantis even though he is quality? .

[Unseen work]

1 million, some achievable add ons and a sell on %

[Fuzzywuzzy]

From what I recall of porteous was he had a mistake in him but never his fault. He'd berate teammates for misplaced passes or not collecting a pass from him if he'd mistimed/misplaced said pass

[HendoDelivered]

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From what I recall of porteous was he had a mistake in him but never his fault. He'd berate teammates for misplaced passes or not collecting a pass from him if he'd mistimed/misplaced said pass

He wouldn’t get away with acting like that in this team.

[EH21Hibee]

Looks like Xavier Simons has signed for Bolton then..

[EH21Hibee]

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Looks like Xavier Simons has signed for Bolton then..

[Unseen work]

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Looks like Xavier Simons has signed for Bolton then..

Hope that means we’re getting Triantis

[JohnM1875]

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Looks like Xavier Simons has signed for Bolton then..

Gimp.