Hibernian manager David Gray has addressed transfer exit talk surrounding Miguel Chaiwa and Josh Mulligan ahead of their crucial Euro clash against Shkendija. The Easter Road side have interest building in key stars, but Gray says focus is purely on the match.
What happened?
Celtic have been linked with a move for Miguel Chaiwa, while Josh Mulligan is on the radar of English clubs, as well as Serie A side Genoa. However, Gray says focus within his dressing room is purely on the Euro crunch against Shkendija and his key men won't be distracted.
Why it matters for Hibernian
Gray is adamant Hibs' assets won't be sidetracked by transfer talk, and the team is ready for the showdown with Shkendija. The manager confirmed attacker Martin Boyle is fit for the crunch after missing last weekend's win over Rangers.
What comes next?
Hibernian are currently 7th in Premiership, 3 points behind leaders Celtic, with a goal difference of 0. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 3 this season. Their next fixture is against Heart Of Midlothian on December 26, 2026.
Hibernian manager David Gray is ready for the showdown with Shkendija and confirmed attacker Martin Boyle is fit for the crunch after missing last weekend's win over Rangers. Grant Hanley and Nicky Cadden miss out, but on the Australian international, he said: "It's been an ongoing thing throughout pre-season, to be honest, we've just been managing him. "And it's something that we always knew, the quick turnaround, he's been Thursday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday. By the time we got to the Rangers one, we always knew it was going to be too quick, just because of how it started to feel. “So we deloaded him over the weekend, with Thursday in mind obviously. And he's trained again today, he seems to be in a pretty good place again, which is the most important. “
Gray 's team headed straight for the stadium from Skopje Airport and, as he assessed conditions, he said: "Everything we expected it to be, to be fair, I think the big thing we always prepare for and try to explain to the players is what I expect is the difference between leg one and leg two, and how the game will be played. “And that's the minute you come off the plane and you feel the heat, so the difference in temperature. Straight away it will probably lend itself to a slightly different type of game. “We've been on the pitch now as well, so there's certainly no excuses, we're ready to go, we're prepared properly and everything we thought it was going to be, it certainly is."
What's next for Hibs?
Hibernian are set to face Shkendija in their crucial Euro clash, and Gray is confident his team will come out on top. The manager has emphasized the importance of staying focused and not getting distracted by transfer talk. With their next fixture against Heart Of Midlothian on December 26, 2026, Hibernian will look to build on their current momentum and push for a top-six finish in the Premiership.
Hibernian are currently 7th in Premiership, 3 points behind leaders Celtic, with a goal difference of 0. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 3 this season. Their next fixture is against Heart Of Midlothian on December 26, 2026.
