Hibs are assessing striker targets including Danny Ings after a 3-1 loss to Hearts on Thursday night, as the transfer window closed for Scottish clubs at 5pm. The Easter Road side are looking to add experience to their front line despite the deadline passing, with former Liverpool and Sheffield United forward Ings on their radar.
What is Hibs' current position in the Premiership?
Hibs sit 7th in the Premiership with 6 points from 4 games, having won two and lost two, giving them a goal difference of -1 after scoring six and conceding seven. They are six points behind league leaders Celtic and will face third-placed Heart Of Midlothian away on 2026-12-27 in their next fixture. Defender Rocky Bushiri is currently sidelined, adding to the need for squad depth. For more on their current form, see the standings.
How did Hibs perform on transfer deadline day?
Despite the window closing, Hibs were active on the final day, adding West Brom right-back Alex Williams on loan to strengthen their defensive options. The club continues to explore attacking reinforcements, with chiefs keen to bring in a proven goalscorer to complement their existing forwards. The 3-1 defeat to Hearts highlighted the need for more cutting edge in the final third. Check their available squad for updates on new additions.
What are Celtic and Rangers doing in the transfer market?
Celtic are monitoring the progress of Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, a Lithuanian internationalist, after failing to land him during the window despite multiple attempts. Torino had valued the player at £13 million, a fee Celtic were unwilling to meet, but the club will keep tabs on him with a potential January swoop possible. Celtic have already strengthened their midfield with the signings of Mika Baur, Oliver Sorensen and Joel van den Berg.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes believes the Ibrox club have brought in real 'quality' with the loan signing of winger Badredine Bouanani from Stuttgart. Bouanani, an Algerian wide man, arrives with an option to sign permanently next summer and was the 14th new player to join Rangers, with his announcement coming more than two hours after the deadline. McInnes said: "We are delighted to welcome Badredine to the club." He added: "He is very good with the ball, a real threat in one-v-one situations and he has already gained experience in two of Europe’s top leagues."
The Scotsman Football reported that Hibs could still strengthen their attacking options despite the window closing, with the club evaluating available strikers to improve their chances in the second half of the season. For detailed performance metrics, review the stats.
