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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scotland star Grant Hanley wanted by Scottish Premiership club as stunning swoop launched for ex-Newcastle & Norwich ace
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIBS have launched a stunning swoop for Scotland defender Grant Hanley. The 62-cap stopper is a free agent after leaving Birmingham City in June. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Grant Hanley in action for Scotland Credit: Willie Vass 2 Hanley was Norwich captain Credit: Getty He'd helped the Blues to League One title glory in England after moving from Norwich City last January. Hanley, 33, has spent all of his club career down south after breaking through as a teenager at Blackburn Rovers. He also had a spell at Newcastle United - but is now searching for a new club after leaving St Andrew's. Hanley, who has scored two goals for Scotland, is a veteran of the Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 campaigns. He made his international debut against Wales in Dublin 14 years ago. And he's been a mainstay under Steve Clarke, Gordon Strachan and other bosses for a decade and a half. David Gray is now eager to add his experience to Hibs' backline ahead of the Premiership kick off. Hibs have already secured Rocky Bushiri on a long-term deal this summer. But they have been fighting off English interest in Australian international stopper Lewis Miller. Steven Whittaker One-on-One Hibs & Rangers hero on life with Scott Brown, collapsed Man City move & THAT goal in Lisbon Hanley is being pursued by Gray, who has already taken Hibs into Europe and kicks off the new Premiership season against Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday. The Hibees have also broken their transfer record this summer. They shelled out more than £1million to sign striker Thibault Klidje. The 24-year old joined on a three-year deal from Swiss club Luzern earlier this month. On signing Klidje at the time, Easter Road boss Gray said: "We're delighted to have attracted someone of Thibault's quality to the Football Club. "He adds extra pace and trickery to our front line and performed well for Luzern last season, and at 24 has a lot of room for development. "We want to help him progress, and look forward to working with him moving forward."
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
When every Hibs' first team player's contract is set to expire as Obita pens new deal and Klidje signs
It was an important piece of business that David Gray was delighted to have finalised after having also secured Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett on new deals after the pair were both set to become free agents. The capital club have also been busy bringing in new players with the most recent being the record signing of striker Thibault Klidjé, forward from Swiss side Luzern.
Edinburgh Reporter
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Jordan Obita signs contract extension at Hibs
Jordan Obita has signed a new contract that extends his time at Hibs until the summer of 2027. In his first season at Hibs, Obita's eye-catching displays saw him win two awards; the 2023/24 Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season. Since joining in 2023, the left-back has made 87 appearances to date, alongside chipping in with seven assists and two goals. One of those strikes was a memorable one as he bagged in Hibs UEFA Europa Conference League win against Luzern at Easter Road in August 2023. His performances for Hibs also earned him an international call-up to Uganda. On Obita's new deal, Hibs Head Coach David Gray said: 'I'm really pleased we've been able to extend Jordan's stay with us. He's an important part of the squad and has shown real consistency since joining us a couple of years ago. 'Jordan adds flexibility to the backline being able to play at left-wing back and on the left-side of the back three and has attributes that help us defensively and going forward. We look forward to continuing working with him.' Hibs Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: 'We're constantly planning for the future and extending Jordan's contract at this club for a further year is a really positive step. 'Not only has Jordan showed his ability during his time with us, but he also leads by example at HTC and on the pitch every single day. He is a fantastic role model for our younger players and has helped a lot of them settle into the group when coming up from the Academy. 'Jordan has a young family and is really enjoying his time with us, so we're all delighted he will continue his stay with us.' Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs all time XI based off fees as Thibault Klidje enters team
Thibault Klidje has been signed on a three year deal from Swiss Super League side Luzern. The club have revealed they have paid a record fee to make him their fourth summer signing after Jamie McGrath, Raphael Sallinger and Josh Mulligan. He previously featured in France's Ligue 1 with Bordeaux before signing for Luzern in 2022. Big spending isn't something Hibs have been afraid of in the recent past and through the last couple of decades but how does an expensively assembled team with Klidje involved look? Based off known fees over those undisclosed, here's the most expensive Hibs XI based on position in a 4-4-2 system, including the club's new recruit.
Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
How Hibs transfer record breaker made Easter Road move a reality as he lands 'express wish'
The lengths the new Hibs signing went to in order to make the move happen have been uncovered. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Luzern sporting director Remo Meyer has detailed how Thibault Klidje pushed for a move to Hibs. The striker has burst the club's transfer record by completing a switch to Leith on a long term contract. It adds to the firepower at the disposal of head coach David Gray, who already has the likes of Kieron Bowie and Martin Boyle to call upon in attack, as Hibs build towards their Europa League second round qualifier with FC Midtjylland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking on the decision to sell Klidje to Hibs, Meyer has admitted that the forward had made it clear that he wanted the deal to go through. With time ticking down on his contract, it was agreed it would be best if he moved on to pastures new. Why Hibs record breaker made the move to Easter Road. He said: 'We brought Thibault on three years ago while he was injured, and he has developed very well since then. He delivered particularly strong performances last season, which of course did not go unnoticed. The move was Thibault's express wish, and his contract was due to expire in a year. We were able to find a good solution that suits all parties, and we will enable him to take this step.' Luzern's short statement reads: 'Thibault Klidjé is moving to Hibernian FC in Scotland. The 24-year-old striker, who joined FC Luzern three years ago, has scored 16 goals and provided 6 assists in 76 competitive matches. FC Luzern would like to thank Thibault Klidjé for his commitment and wishes him all the best for his professional and private future.' What Hibs have said about Thibault Klidje Gray said : 'We're delighted to have attracted someone of Thibault's quality to the Football Club. He adds extra pace and trickery to our front line and performed well for Luzern last season, and at 24 has a lot of room for development. We want to help him progress, and look forward to working with him moving forward.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hibernian FC Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: 'We have been tracking Thibault for a long period of time and are excited to have finally got our man. I would firstly like to thank the Gordon Family and our Board for showing this ambition and investment. 'It's been our aim to continue to add top quality young strikers to our club and we have been given the chance to do that with Thibault. He is a young, driven, ambitious player who importantly wants to come and play for Hibs. We welcome him to Easter Road and look forward to him pulling on the strip.' A statement adds: 'Hibernian FC is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Thibault Klidjé, subject to international clearance and work permit approval. The 24-year-old striker has signed for a club record fee from Swiss Super League club Luzern, putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal. Hibs has an option to extend this by a further campaign. The Togo international joins Hibs off the back of a fruitful season in the Swiss Super League, he had 15 goal contributions in 39 appearances for Luzern last season, scoring 12 as his side finished sixth in the Swiss top-flight.'
