Hibernian Transfer Update: Chaiwa's Agent Sends Celtic Message
Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa's agent, Boudjemai Youcef, has indicated that the Easter Road club could be prepared to sell the 22-year-old Zambia international to Celtic for £3million, despite reports valuing him at £4m. The latest development follows CeltsAreHere's report on Wednesday that Chaiwa remains keen on joining Celtic.
Why it matters for Hibernian
The news comes as Hibernian continue to rebuild their squad ahead of the new season. The club's valuation of Chaiwa at £4m suggests that they are keen to hold onto the midfielder, but the agent's comments suggest that a deal could be done for £3m. The situation highlights the delicate balance between Hibernian's desire to retain their key players and the financial realities of the transfer market.
What comes next?
The next move now rests with Celtic, who have already explored a deal for Chaiwa. The Hoops have several options to replace Arne Engels, with Gvidas Ginetis reportedly the first-choice option. Whether Celtic return for Chaiwa could depend on how their midfield plans develop over the coming days.
Hibernian are currently 19 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race and have scored 51 goals this season, conceding 37. The club's recent form has been 3 wins and 2 losses, with the last 2 losses coming in their last 2 games. The team's last result was a 0-1 loss to Motherwell on 2026-05-16.
Chaiwa remains under contract at Easter Road until May 2028, giving Hibs a strong position when it comes to negotiating any potential departure. Interest has also arrived from mainland Europe, with figures around £3m being discussed for the midfielder. Hibs' reported valuation is higher, but Youcef's latest comments suggest Chaiwa's camp believes there is a deal to be done at that level if Celtic decide to make their move.
There is no indication at this stage that fresh negotiations between Celtic and Hibs have started. What is clear is Chaiwa's position. The midfielder wants the Celtic move, his representative believes £3m could be enough to take him to Parkhead, and the next move now rests with the Scottish champions as their midfield transfer plans take shape.
