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Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Nectarios Triantis holds 'positive' Hibs transfer talks as David Gray provides Rocky Bushiri update
Leith fans are desperate to see the Aussie sign on a permanent transfer after helping drive them to third place last season Hibs head coach David Gray insists talks to sign Sunderland star Nectatrios Triantis on a permanent deal are progressing well. The versatile Aussie midfielder initially arrived in second half of the 2023/24 campaign but it was last season that the 22-year-old really found his groove, scoring three times in 28 matches in all competitions to help the Hibees claim a third place finish in the Premiership. Gray has already bolstered his squad this summer with the arrivals of Jamie McGrath on a free transfer from league rivals Aberdeen and the capture of Austrian goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger. But fans in the capital will be desperate to see Triantis - who was nominated for the SWFA Player of the Year last month - return despite Sunderland 's promotion back to the Premier League and Gray reveals that 'positive talks' are ongoing. The former Easter Road captain also says they remain hopeful of tying down out of contract defender Rocky Bushiri to a new deal. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "He is another one who had a fantastic season. You seen how much he improved last year, playing week-in, week out. "His parent club have just got promoted to the Premier League and their are conversations going on. "Clearly he was a big part of what we done last year and it is a position that we are going to need to fill. "There is conversations going on there that are positive at the minute but you always need to be proactive and making sure that you are trying to get your work in as early as you can." "Rocky is someone who clearly had a fantastic season last year. "His season got prolonged because he had to go away with his national team but positive talks are happening all the time. "We are trying to get something done there and we'll just have to wait and see how it pans out in the next few days." Hibs have banked £900,000 from the sale of forward Dylan Vente to Heerenveen and Gray knows they still have work to do on the recruitment front across the board with next month's Europa League second round qualifier with FC Midtjylland on the horizon. "The support we have had (from the board) has been incredible and will continue to be there. "We know we need to do work in the window and we are working hard to do that. "It's about making sure we get the right people in to add to the good group we have already got.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
In demand Celtic star targeted by four clubs as Newcastle United mull over bid 'in excess of £20m'
Celtic have English Premier League interest in one of their key men Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic are facing a battle to hold onto to of their key performers after it was revealed that a trio of English Premier League clubs were ready to launch a megabucks bid this summer. Newcastle United, Wolves and Aston Villa have all been credited with a strong interest in German winger Nicolas Kuhn following his impressive campaign for Celtic last season, with his impressive performances in the Champions League catching the eye of multiple suitors, according to a new report from SportsBoom. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The winger was a nominee for the SWFA Player of the Year after a dazzling season for the Hoops saw him bag 21 goals and 15 assists across all competitions as the club won a domestic double, winning the Premier Sports Cup before sealing their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title. Nicolas Kuhn has interest from a trio of English Premier League clubs. | SNS Group The 23-year-old played a major part in Celtic's Champions League campaign too, scoring twice as Brendan Rodgers' side beat Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig in the League Phase of the competition, while he also scored against Bayern Munich in the second-leg of the last 16 play at the Allianz Arena. His impressive goal scoring form led him to being linked with both Brentford and Fulham in January, and further interest has mounted from fellow English top flight clubs, alongside Kuhn's former side RB Leipzig in recent weeks. Celtic do hold the cards though after tying the winger to a a five-year deal when he joined the club from Rapid Vienna 18 months ago. With Rodgers reportedly reluctant to lose Kuhn this summer, a price tag 'in excess of £20million' has been slapped on his head with Newcastle, Wolves and Aston Villa all said to be mulling over a bid after sending scouts to watch Kuhn last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A number of top European clubs are also reported to have expressed an interest in trying to sign the player, with Celtic set to bank a huge profit IF they decide to accept offers for his services after paying Rapid Vienna a fee of just £3million in January 2024. Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has reported interest in Celtic's Nicolas Kuhn. | Getty Images Celtic centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers has also been linked with a move to newly promoted sides Sunderland and Leeds United in the last week. However, the £26.5million sale of Matt O'Riley to Brighton last year is an indication that the Hoops will hold out for their desired asking price should clubs attempt to entice their star players away from Celtic Park.
