Hibernian close to signing Millwall midfielder Adam Mayor

Hibernian are in advanced talks to sign Millwall midfielder Adam Mayor, who could become the fourth English Football League player to join the Edinburgh side this summer. The 21-year-old’s move follows the arrivals of Barry Bannan, Macaulay Langstaff, and Jason Kerr, with Hibs currently fifth in the Premiership—19 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. Their next home game against the same opponents on September 2nd will be a critical test of their summer business.

What happened?

Millwall’s Mayor is set to leave The Den after two and a half years, with Hibernian finalizing a permanent transfer. The winger spent last season on loan at Cambridge United, where he scored three goals in 34 appearances and helped the U’s win promotion to League One. Despite limited first-team opportunities at Millwall—just six appearances since joining from Morecambe in January 2024—a strong loan spell has put him in demand.

Why it matters for Hibernian

Mayor’s arrival would strengthen Hibs’ midfield, which has faced challenges this season. The club sits fifth in the Premiership with 51 points, having lost two of their last five games—including a 0-1 defeat to Motherwell on May 16. Their recent form has been mixed, though they’ve maintained a +14 goal difference (51 scored, 37 conceded). A proven performer like Mayor could provide the stability needed ahead of the title race.

What comes next?

Hibernian have already signed former Wigan defender Jason Kerr and ex-Plymouth Argyle midfielder Callum Wright as free agents, along with Leyton Orient’s Azeem Abdulai for a fee. If Mayor’s move is completed, he’d join a growing group of English-based players in Edinburgh, supporting manager Stephen Glass’s push for competitive midfield reinforcements. The next fixture against Heart of Midlothian will be a key indicator of their summer recruitment impact.