Summer transfer thread 2025

[Since452]

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Hibs Central posted this yesterday where I assume
It was pulled from the private board -
Heerenveen open club to club negotiations & submit initial bid in excess of €2M for Dylan Vente, with player giving the green light to move

Talks ongoing & if all goes smoothly, could be completed early next week

Heerenveen moving fast to avoid a bidding war with other clubs

I'd be disappointed with £1.7 million with part of that going to Roda. Especially with the season he's just had.

[Springbank]

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I'd be disappointed with £1.7 million with part of that going to Roda. Especially with the season he's just had.

I wouldn't tbf

I'd be disappointed if we had a Hickey-style situation, where the neighbours let a talented 7 or 8 figure rated player leave for a lowball 6 figure offer

Instead we've got a situation where a guy who was missing sitters vs Queens Park and St Mirren (after drawing a blank vs Kelty) might bring in the exact figure we need to sign Triantis, at just the right time.

I'm ok with all of that

[Ribs1875]

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I wouldn't tbf

I'd be disappointed if we had a Hickey-style situation, where the neighbours let a talented 7 or 8 figure rated player leave for a lowball 6 figure offer

Instead we've got a situation where a guy who was missing sitters vs Queens Park and St Mirren (after drawing a blank vs Kelty) might bring in the exact figure we need to sign Triantis, at just the right time.

I'm ok with all of that

As long as its a good profit. Anything overall and above what we paid, wages, signing on fee and agent fee combined. I think over 1.5mil and we profit. Realistically we should be selling him between 2.2mil to 3mil with add ons and sell on percentages of next transfer.

[Springbank]

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As long as its a good profit. Anything overall and above what we paid, wages, signing on fee and agent fee combined. I think over 1.5mil and we profit. Realistically we should be selling him between 2.2mil to 3mil with add ons and sell on percentages of next transfer.

Ordinarily I'd be agreeing - just think we have a pragmatic set of "considerations" (I might even call them problems to solve) in June 2025

If we held off, got £300k more for Vente, but missed the boat for Rocky and Triantis (say) then the £300k less, in June 2025, is maybe more valuable than £300k more in August, if it's the difference maker in helping us get through European ties

Either way, I trust the board more now than I did a year ago
* Vente's value has rocketed compared to what I was seeing in July 2024
* We were all gutted to miss out of McCowan and there was a lot of "what's Triantis going to do?" in August 2024. The guys at the club who insisted on Triantis knew what they were doing

[Ribs1875]

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Ordinarily I'd be agreeing - just think we have a pragmatic set of "considerations" (I might even call them problems to solve) in June 2025

If we held off, got £300k more for Vente, but missed the boat for Rocky and Triantis (say) then the £300k less, in June 2025, is maybe more valuable than £300k more in August, if it's the difference maker in helping us get through European ties

Either way, I trust the board more now than I did a year ago
* Vente's value has rocketed compared to what I was seeing in July 2024
* We were all gutted to miss out of McCowan and there was a lot of "what's Triantis going to do?" in August 2024. The guys at the club who insisted on Triantis knew what they were doing

Its a valid point. We never know what lies a head. I have. To laugh when it comes to the folk who write off players before they are in the door based on a few poor performances. I think Porteous is a classic example of this. I've been guilty of it in the past.

[Stuart93]

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There will be multiple things in the pipeline. What makes you think otherwise? We’re pretty good at keeping things close to our chest now. We’ll hear when there’s something to announce.

You reckon? Red tops ran both the McGrath signing and sallinger signing before we confirmed

[Hibernian Verse]

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You reckon? Red tops ran both the McGrath signing and sallinger signing before we confirmed

Sallinger yes, but McGrath was completely out the blue IIRC.

[Paulie Walnuts]

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Sallinger yes, but McGrath was completely out the blue IIRC.

McGrath was definitely out the blue.

[Donegal Hibby]

A few articles saying that Sunderland are in pole position to sign Man City midfielder Charlie Gray ( 19 ) .

[Hibiza]

Any Vente cash towards Nectar ( as previously mentioned).

[Stuart93]

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Sallinger yes, but McGrath was completely out the blue IIRC.

Ah did it, I thought I’d see the sun running with it on twitter but obviously mistaken.

Think it always makes it more difficult to stay patient when you’re rivals are signing every man and their Portuguese dug

[007]

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Ah did it, I thought I’d see the sun running with it on twitter but obviously mistaken.

Think it always makes it more difficult to stay patient when you’re rivals are signing every man and their Portuguese dug

Remember in January when the same happened and we only signed one. We know how that worked out for both teams.

[Springbank]

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Remember in January when the same happened and we only signed one. We know how that worked out for both teams.

That's a good point

Both Edinburgh clubs went into January "on the rise" up the table, and Mikey Stewart etc were saying (not unreasonably) the January business would determine who finished top 4 and who didn't

With Hearts signing Kabungu and Khartoum it looked like they'd done some potentially good business

Whereas almost all our activity was on getting non-starters out the building (Amos, McKirdy etc)

In a funny way Stewart was right - our reduction in numbers to a leaner, hungrier squad improved team spirit so much we nailed third

[Hibernian Verse]

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Ah did it, I thought I’d see the sun running with it on twitter but obviously mistaken.

Think it always makes it more difficult to stay patient when you’re rivals are signing every man and their Portuguese dug

It wouldn’t be a transfer window without you worrying about Hearts signing players

[Since452]

New keeper, Rocky, Triantis, Myko, Gayle, Hoilet. That's the spine of the team that could be different next season.

Getting Rocky signed up and Triantis back would be huge and I'm sure the club will be pulling out all the stops to make it happen. We need to try and keep that continuity and maybe add a couple more quality additions. McGrath will be a good signing based on his return to the Aberdeen team after injury.

[Hibees1973]

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That's a good point

Both Edinburgh clubs went into January "on the rise" up the table, and Mikey Stewart etc were saying (not unreasonably) the January business would determine who finished top 4 and who didn't

With Hearts signing Kabungu and Khartoum it looked like they'd done some potentially good business

Whereas almost all our activity was on getting non-starters out the building (Amos, McKirdy etc)

In a funny way Stewart was right - our reduction in numbers to a leaner, hungrier squad improved team spirit so much we nailed third

At this point last year I reckon most of us would have been very apprehensive given our transfer dealings for the previous 2-3 years.

We have good reason to believe that the success in the last couple of transfer windows has got most of those players not up to it out and better quality in. Whatever Hibs strategy regarding transfers is in the last year, has worked. Finishing 3rd in the league proved this.

There are a few on here disappointed with only two new signings so far and the players return from pre season training this Friday. As you said moving ineffectual players out is as important.

Much as we cannot get complacent, there is a fair bit more confidence on hibs.net that our squad will be upgraded on last season.

[IanM]

A few MLS outfits interested in Porteous

[superfurryhibby]

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At this point last year I reckon most of us would have been very apprehensive given our transfer dealings for the previous 2-3 years.

We have good reason to believe that the success in the last couple of transfer windows has got most of those players not up to it out and better quality in. Whatever Hibs strategy regarding transfers is in the last year, has worked. Finishing 3rd in the league proved this.

There are a few on here disappointed with only two new signings so far and the players return from pre season training this Friday. As you said moving ineffectual players out is as important.

Much as we cannot get complacent, there is a fair bit more confidence on hibs.net that our squad will be upgraded on last season.

All fair comment. This time , the fans want to see Hibs build on what's here, unlike the last time when many felt Ross wasn't fully supported to do that when we last finished third.

It's early days yet we have what seems to be two decent signings in the door. That said , we are down on Gayle, Hoilett, Rocky and Myko. Replacing them with quality that is equal or better is a challenge, but not unachievable.

I also think there's a sense that our Black Knights tie up should see us signing players with bigger fees attached to them. Triantis being a case in point. There's a widespread feeling that he will go onto have a very good career, let's speculate to accumulate on him, without all the risk associated with some signings (like Vente). He's already proven what he can do at our level and in the type of football played up here.

All of us dream of a Hibs side that sustain a high level of performance. We have the manager, the bulk of a squad and the wider set up to do it, I'm more optimistic about this than I have been for many a year.

[Lago]

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A few MLS outfits interested in Porteous

Would be a good move for him if true.

[Ray_]

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Would be a good move for him if true.

Not if getting noticed by his international manager was a priority for him.

[JohnM1875]

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Not if getting noticed by his international manager was a priority for him.

Gauld got capped after playing well in the MLS.

[Thatdayinmay16]

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Not if getting noticed by his international manager was a priority for him.

It's a damn shame his name isn't Grant Hanley.

Could be playing for Hutchy Vale and he'd still pick up a cap.

[SHODAN]

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Gauld got capped after playing well in the MLS.

Aye eventually after about two years of Clarke stubbornly picking Kenny McLean.

[badabing67]

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Gauld got capped after playing well in the MLS.

Chris Brady at Chicago Fire also identified as a potential goalkeeper

[Scooter]

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Chris Brady at Chicago Fire also identified as a potential goalkeeper

Been mentioned previously. He can also play for Scotland

[badabing67]

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Been mentioned previously. He can also play for Scotland

I don't think he is going to take up the offer from Scotland

[GloryGlory]

https://www.feanonline.nl/sc-heerenv...t-dylan-vente/



'SC Heerenveen denies agreement with transfer target Dylan Vente'

[Lago]

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https://www.feanonline.nl/sc-heerenv...t-dylan-vente/



'SC Heerenveen denies agreement with transfer target Dylan Vente'

Oh dear

[Lago]

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Not if getting noticed by his international manager was a priority for him.

And you think sitting on the subs bench at Watford or Preston will encourage Clarke to play him?

[WestStandWillie]

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And you think sitting on the subs bench at Watford or Preston will encourage Clarke to play him?

Bench warming worked very well for Hanley.