Some have been locked down more securely than the crown jewels. Others are, regardless of their contract status as signed-on employees of Hibernian Football Club, a good deal more loosely connected to their current employers.
Hibs boss David Gray has made great play out of the importance of retaining key figures as he heads into his second season as Hibs boss. Which means sporting director Malky Mackay working overtime to do some sort of deal - whatever it takes, effectively - that would bring Nectar Triantis back to Easter Road for another season, at least. Over to Sunderland and the player himself on that one, right?
With Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett both effectively out of contract and considering their options, Hibs fans will know to expect a summer of some uncertainty. But the club HAVE tied down a number of key performers to long-term deals over the past year or so, avoiding the very prospect of over a dozen players entering free agency all at the same time.
Here’s how the squad looks at the moment, then, complete with contract details. If you’ve forgotten about one or two of the Hibs players loaned out last season, well, that’s entirely forgivable.
13. Nohan Kenneh – Free agent
Former Leeds youngster has just been part of the Ross County side relegate by Livingston in the play-offs, having joined the Staggies on loan in January. Defensive midfielder, now out of contract, failed to make an impact despite then-boss Lee Johnson’s enthusiasm for his new singing back in the summer of 2023. | SNS Group
14. Elie Youan – It’s complicated …
We can never shake the feeling that Youan is always just about to move on. Hibs would love to recoup the fee – almost £1 million – they handed over to Swiss side St Gallen to land the French forward back in 2023. Under contract for another year, so time is running out to cash in on a player who spent the second half of the season out injured. | SNS Group
15. Kieron Bowie – Hold on for dear life
Seriously, what would it take for anyone to pry the Scotland hopeful away from Easter Road this summer? Dynamite and a crowbar, plus a good few million, probably. Former Fulham and Raith striker, a summer signing who cost the club the thick end of £600,000, is under contract until 2028 for a reason. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
16. Dwight Gayle – Will be missed
Retired. In his new role as a player agent, he should be tasked with finding Hibs a veteran striker able to chip in with vital goals. | SNS Group