HIBS REPORT: Scottish transfers: Rangers eyeing Chelsea star, Celtic’s departure mystery, Hibs acquiring £600k, Hearts selling str…Read More

Dundee United last night completed the loan signing of Irish defender Emmanuel Adegboyega from Norwich City. The 20-year-old centre-back joins on a season-long deal following last season’s loan spell at EFL League Two side Walsall. Manager Jim Goodwin said: “Emmanuel has the perfect set of raw physical attributes to be a commanding centre-half in the Scottish Premiership – he rarely loses a battle with his opponent and is incredibly mobile for his height. This season, it is imperative for our defenders to be comfortable stepping into play with the ball at their feet to look for progressive passing options, and this is another one of the qualities that piqued our interest in him.”

Hibs £600k signing

Hibs have beaten competition from a host of English clubs to sign Scotland Under-21 international Kieron Bowie. The Easter Road side have reached an agreement with Fulham that will see the 21-year-old forward complete his move from London to Edinburgh on Thursday, barring any last minute hitches. Hibs will pay a fee of £600,000 for the former Raith Rovers player, with the Kirkcaldy club also standing to benefit after inserting a 20 per cent sell-on clause into the £150,000 deal that took him to Fulham in 2020. Bowie is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in Scottish football, with four goals in nine Under-21 caps, including a double in a 3-1 win over Hungary last year. He spent the past two seasons on loan with Northampton Town, scoring 14 goals in 68 starts to help the side win promotion to League One in his first campaign before consolidating their place last term. Bowie also hit the net 10 times for Raith after making the breakthrough at the age of just 16. He will become the third new arrival at Hibs this week following the arrivals of Junior Hoilett and Nicky Cadden.

Rangers target Chelsea ace