Hibs star’s ‘uncertain’ future as Neilson makes admission and Hearts’ transfer ‘delay’

Hearts enjoyed a stellar season in comparison to their Edinburgh rivals in the 2021/22 season reaching the final of the Scottish Cup as well as finishing third in the league behind Celtic and Rangers.

Hibs on the other hand, battled through the bottom six process.

The East-Edinburgh side have, however, made sure that this lull in success will not be repeated next season as they have already made their eighth summer signing.

Elie Youan has been the most recent arrival as he joins on loan from St Gallan’s and Hibs have also ensured to include an option-to-buy clause in the Frenchman’s contract.

Hearts are currently enjoying life after their signing of Alex Cochrane and Jorge Grant and will hope that their transfer success continues as they look to build on their 2021/22 triumphs.

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Hibs’ star Josh Doig has seen his name branded around with links to Sheffield United suggested. However, the Blades boss has made sure to announce that not all of the names that have been linked to the South Yorkshire side are of interest.

Paul Heckingbottom recently spoke to the Sheffield Star and said that he felt United’s name was being thrown around to help bolster and stir up interest for certain players, with Hibs’ Josh Doig being one of them.

Heckingbottom said: “Sometimes, we get chucked in there to help stir up interest because I know, without naming names, we’ve never looked at or been in for a particular player.

“What happens is this. A deal is maybe stalling, people are thinking about their options. Then we get mentioned as being in for them and the whole thing gets done like that - ‘bang.’ There’s been truth to some. But most of the things I’ve been hearing, no.”

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