Image source, SNSCeltic remain keen on Zambia midfielder Miguel Chaiwa and would consider a £5m bid for the 22-year-old but are unwilling to meet the reported £7m price tag set by Hibernian. (Football Insider), external
Hibernian have told potential suitors that they have no interest in selling Miguel Chaiwa this summer, despite the 22-year-old Zambia midfielder being consistently linked with Celtic and a host of English clubs. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
Read Wednesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Image source, Getty ImagesHibernian have agreed the signing of midfielder Callum Wright on a three-year deal.
The 26-year-old moves to the Edinburgh club as a free agent after the expiration of his contract at Plymouth Argyle.
He spent last season on loan with Wigan Athletic and played 49 games for the League One side, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists.
"He has all the traits you want in a midfielder; high energy, excellent work-rate, creativity and an eye for goal," said Hibs head coach David Gray.
"He is coming off the back of a very impressive season at Wigan and it is extremely beneficial that he has arrived with a full pre-season ahead of him and a good opportunity to gel with the group."
Wright is the second summer arrival at Easter Road, following centre-half Jason Kerr from Wigan.
"Callum is a player who attracted a lot of interest from various clubs, so we are delighted to get this deal over the line at the beginning of the window," said Hibs' sporting director Malky Mackay.
"He is exactly the type of character that we want to bring into the building and he has fantastic attributes as a player too.
"He knows what it takes to win, and he has a brilliant work ethic and willingness to do well."
Middlesbrough are the latest Championship club linked with Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan as they prepare to sell Hayden Hackney to Everton. (Daily Mail), external
Middlesbrough will not be firming up their interest in Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan as the 23-year-old is likely to attract more lucrative offers amid interest from West Ham United and Southampton. (Teeside Live), external
Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Southampton, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are all showing interest in 23-year-old Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. (TeamTalk), external
Hibs are keeping tabs on 24-year-old St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Kian Leavy. (Sun), external
Former Hibernian striker Kenny Miller is poised to become Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach permanently after leading his side to an Israeli Cup final victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva as caretaker after Ronny Deila left. (Glasgow Times), external
Midfielder Callum Wright has joined Hibernian's list of targets after the 26-year-old was released by Plymouth Argyle, having ended the season on loan to Wigan Athletic in League One. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external
Image source, SNSA new season brings new drama and an opportunity for city rivalries to renew once again.
Despite finishing in the bottom half of the table, both Dundee clubs successfully avoided the drop and will play at least three more derbies in this season's Premiership.
Last term they contested four derbies, United won two, Dundee won one and the other was a draw.
The Dundee pair are the first of the three rivals to meet this term as United host Steven Pressley's side at Tannadice on 22 August. There's a new year meeting at Dens Park on 2 January before another match at Tannadice on 13 March.
On 2 September, it's the turn of Hibernian and Hearts to go head-to-head in the first Edinburgh derby of the season.
Hearts won three out of four Edinburgh derbies last term, including the dramatic post-split game at Easter Road where Hibs, having gone a goal in front early on, found themselves reduced to nine men for almost a full half.
It's Hearts' turn to host on 26 December before another Easter Road meeting in the final pre-split game on 10 April.
The first Glasgow derby of the new campaign is on 20 September at Parkhead. The sides met six times across all competitions last term - Celtic won three, including both the cup matches, while Rangers won one and the other two ended in a draw.
The pair meet at Ibrox on 2 January before returning to Parkhead on 27 February.
Image source, SNSEddie May is to leave his coaching position at Hibernian at the end of June, ending 12 years of service at Easter Road.
The 58-year-old made over 100 appearances for the club between 1985-89 and returned in 2014, working across different roles in the academy, player development and with the first team.
He had two spells as caretaker manager in 2019, winning three of the five matches he oversaw.
In June 2024, May he was chosen as an assistant coach, along with Liam Craig, as David Gray took on the position of head coach.
Last week, Hibs announced the return of John Potter, who was assistant manager to Jack Ross from 2019-2021.
"I would like to personally thank Eddie for everything he has done for the club and for the support he has given me over the years, both as a player and a coach," said Gray.
"He has been a fantastic mentor, colleague and friend to me over the years and I am extremely grateful for all his support, advice and commitment."
May, who managed Falkirk from 2009-10, said it had been "an incredible privilege to work alongside so many dedicated players, coaches, supporters and friends who have made this journey so special".
Hibernian have been drawn against the winners of the tie between Vllaznia of Albania and Malisheva of Kosovo in the Conference League second qualifying round.
Happy with that? Fancy their chances of progress?
Image source, Getty ImagesHibernian will be brushing up on their Albanian no matter which of the two sides they could face in Conference League qualifying make it through to the second qualifying round.
The Leith side will have to wait until the second leg between Vllaznia of Albania and Malisheva of Kosovo on 16 July before knowing who they will be travelling to face in their own first leg a week later.
It is a bit of a stretch to call it a local derby given it is a three-hour drive from Shkoder, where Vllaznia are based, and Malisheva, but their countries share a border and most Kosovans speak Albanian.
Their two football clubs also share the indignity of being knocked out by Vikingur of Iceland in Conference League qualifying last season - Malisheva in the opening round and Vllaznia in the second.
Whichever side progresses this time, Hibs will start as favourites, albeit the Albanians are actually ranked higher than Scotland's other Conference League combatants, Motherwell.
Being seeded in Wednesday's draw meant Hibs were going to avoid the most hazardous ties.
Of their possible opponents, the winners of Penybont of Wales against Santa Coloma of Andorra would probably have been more favourable, but they did also avoid meeting the losers of the Europa League tie between Qarabag of Azerbaijan and Vestri of Iceland.
Vllaznia finished third in the Kategoria Superiore, six points behind Egnatia, who were winners for a third year running.
They have played Scottish opposition once previously, losing 6-0 on aggregate to Dundee in a Uefa Cup qualifier in 2003.
Although they have lost their opening qualifier in five of the last six seasons, they did beat Daugavpils of Latvia a year ago.
That should make them slight favourites against Malisheva, who have only ever played two previous European ties - losing to Buducnost Podgorica of Montenegro two years ago.
The Kosovo Superleague runners-up play at the 1800-capacity Liman Gegaj Stadium. There is more room for Hibs fans brave enough to travel at the 16,00-capacity Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkoder.
Whichever direction Hibs must take, head coach David Gray will be hopeful of progressing further in qualifying.
Image source, UefaHibernian now know more clearly who their first opponents will be in Conference League qualifying.
From a list of 86 clubs, European governing body Uefa on Wednesday morning narrowed it down by splitting it into nine groups ahead of the draw at 13:00 BST.
Hibs are one of five seeded clubs in a group of 10, although the total number of potential opponents is nine.
Croatia's Varazdin are one, but the other four potential opponents depend on who wins first qualifying round ties.
It means they could meet the winner of the tie between Vllaznia of Albania and Malisheva of Kosovo, Penybont of Wales against Santa Coloma of Andorra, Mondorf-les-Bains of Luxembourg against Dinamo Tbilisi of Georgia, plus the losers of the Europa League tie between Qarabag of Azerbaijan and Vestri of Iceland.
The two legs of the second qualifying round ties will be played on 23 and 30 July.
Image source, PA MediaJason Kerr says joining Hibernian on a two-year deal "is a significant moment for me".
The 29-year-old Scottish defender leaves Wigan Athletic, where he made more than 130 appearances over a five-year spell, to join the club he supported growing up.
Former Scotland Under-21 player Kerr started his career at St Johnstone and played 147 times for the Perth club, also having loan spells at East Fife and Queen of the South.
"It's a well-known secret that I'm a Hibs fan," Kerr told club media. "I was about five or six when I came to Easter Road for my first game. To actually be here as a player is a significant moment for me – I'm buzzing.
"I was out of contract with Wigan and [Hibs head coach David Gray] had seen me play a few times last season. I just felt it was the right move at this stage of my career.
"Hibs are only going one way right now and that's up."
Kerr was part of the Saints side that won the League Cup and Scottish Cup in 2021.
"We had a great season at St Johnstone and I was captain," he said. "We managed to win two trophies, which was extraordinary at the time.
"Then I went to Wigan and soon became captain there as well. I feel those experiences have helped me a lot in my career and they've matured me as both a person and as a player.
"I'll bring a lot of experience, of course, but I'll always give 100% for the badge."
Lifelong Hibernian fan Jason Kerr was due to undergo a medical on Monday amid signing talks after the 29-year-old centre-half came to the end of his contract with Wigan Athletic. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
A striker and centre-half are Hibernian's priorities in the summer transfer window. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Celtic have made preliminary inquiries about 23-year-old former Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie following Hellas Verona's relegation from Serie A. (L'Arena via Daily Record)
Read the rest of Monday's gossip.
Image source, SNSMidfielder Jacob MacIntyre has signed a new three-year contract with Hibs, keeping him at the club until summer 2029.
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan in the Championship with Arbroath, making 36 appearances.
"Jacob is a talented young player who has developed steadily through every age group at the club," said Hibs head coach David Gray.
"We've all seen a big improvement in his development while he trained with the first-team group, while on loan last season. He is a very coachable player with fantastic attributes and he has been brilliant to work with."
Image source, SNS"Well-respected" former Hibernian assistant head coach John Potter has returned to the post five years after exiting Easter Road.
The 46-year-old joins David Gray's backroom team after spending three years with Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers.
Gray took his first steps into coaching while Potter was assistant to Jack Ross with Hibs from 2019-2021 and the head coach is delighted to bring him back
"He understands Hibs inside out and he is someone who has really helped me as both a player and at the beginning of my coaching journey," he told the club website.
"He is a well-respected figure and his knowledge and expertise in the Scottish game will really help us take us forward next season."
Since leaving Easter Road, the former Clyde, Dunfermline Athletic and St Mirren centre-half has himself managed both Dunfermline and Kelty Hearts.
Potter added: "Having known David as both a player and a coach, I was delighted when he approached me about the opportunity.
"I've been really impressed with the way he's stepped into management and the direction he's taking the club.
"Hibs is a club I know well, with a fantastic support and real ambition, so it felt like the right move at the right time."
Forward Thibault Klidje, 24, is expected back at Hibernian for pre-season and head coach David Gray says it was never part of the club's plan to make a loss on last summer's £1.5m signing, despite his January loan move to Randers in Denmark. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external
Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath won the penalty that eventually led to Republic of Ireland's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Canada in Montreal, Chiedozie Ogbene scoring on the rebound after Troy Parrott's spot-kick was saved. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external
Image source, SNSCurrent head coach David Gray scored in Copenhagen when Hibs last faced Brondby
Hibs will host Brondby in a friendly this summer, 10 years on from the clubs' Europa League meeting.
David Gray's side welcome the Danes to Easter Road on Saturday 18 July (13:00 BST kick-off).
Hibs begin their European campaign five days later, with the first leg of their second-round Conference League qualifier on 23 July.
Former Nottingham Forest and Leicester boss Steve Cooper was sacked by Brondby last month after the club missed out on European football with a fourth-place finish in the Danish Superliga.
Brondby beat a Hibs team, fresh from winning the Scottish Cup and featuring John McGinn and current boss Gray, on penalties following a 1-1 draw when the sides met in Europa League qualifying a decade ago.
Image source, SNSThe World Cup kicks off in a week's time and all 48 squads are locked in.
Seven Scottish top-flight clubs have players at the big show in the Americas.
Of the 1,248 players at the tournament, 21 (1.68%) plied their trade in the Premiership in season 2025-26.
Celtic have the biggest representation with eight players, while Rangers are next on seven (including Derek Cornelius, who spent the season on loan from Marseille).
Here is the full list:
Celtic – Alistair Johnston (Canada), Daizen Maeda (Japan), Benjamin Nygren (Sweden), Yang Hyun-jun (South Korea), Kieran Tierney, Anthony Ralston (both Scotland), Sebastian Tounekti (Tunisia), Auston Trusty (USA).
Rangers – Nicolas Raskin (Belgium), Thelo Aasgaard (Norway), Findlay Curtis, Lawrence Shankland, John Souttar, Liam Kelly (all Scotland), Derek Cornelius (Canada).
Hearts– Cammy Devlin (Australia), Craig Gordon (Scotland).
Hibs – Grant Hanley (Scotland).
Motherwell – Elijah Just (New Zealand).
Kilmarnock – Aaron Tshibola (DR Congo).
Livingston – Tete Yengi (Australia).
