Hibs transfer latest: Ex-star details move to Sheffield United, loan exit and former ace's retirement fear

Hibs transfer news is beginning to creep up as we edge closer to the February 3rd deadline.

There has been one signing so far in the form of Alasana Manneh but there could be room for more, as David Gray goes on a quality over quantity hunt. Exits have beckoned too with Murray Johnson one of the latest loan exits, moving to Queen of the South on loan until the end of the season.

Nohan Kenneh has moved to Ross County on loan until the end of the season while Jake Doyle-Hayes and Josh O’Connor have departed permanently. Here is the latest transfer news with some Hibs flavourings.

McCallister’s new loan

Playmaker Reuben McCallister has completed a loan transfer to Forfar Athletic until the end of the season. The youngster spent the first part of the season with Cove Rangers in League One, making nine appearances, and now gears up for a fight at the bottom of the fourth tier with Forfar.

Sporting director Malky Mackay said: “This is another development loan for Reuben as we continue to give him a regular taste of senior football. Having had two previous loans in Scottish League One, he knows the challenge to expect and this move will test his physicality. Reuben has a fantastic attitude, and we are all looking forward to following his progress closely.”

Clarke’s Sheffield United switch

Harry Clarke has joined Sheffield United on a loan deal from Ipswich Town until the end of the campaign. The defender joined Hibs on an 18-month loan in 2022 but it was cut short after six months, where he impressed despite injuries, and moved on to Stoke City from Arsenal. He’s opened up on why Sheffield United appeals to him.

Clarke said: “Where the boys are here, going for promotion, it was a no-brainer really. I've played here a few times and the atmosphere at Bramall Lane is incredible. I remember playing my last game at Stoke here at Bramall Lane and the atmosphere before and during the game, well it was tough being on the opposite side! I can't wait to being on the right side of it now.

"It's a tough league; anyone can beat anyone on their day. I know what it took last year so hopefully I can bring that experience. I am young but I've been there, so hopefully we can achieve something this year.”

Magennis’ injury fear

Kilmarnock midfielder Kyle Magennis admits he feared for his career after more injury woe. The battler’s time at Hibs was ravaged by injury woe but he has impressed when given the chance at Rugby Park, but admits recent worries left him wondering if professional football was for him. Magennis made his return from a hamstring injury in late 2023 but then a recurrence at Livingston needed surgery and sidelined him for a year.

He said: "The injury against Livingston was so deflating. Before it happened I'd had one of the best rehabs I've ever had. Coming back from that injury I didn't feel anything. I felt really good training for a few weeks, came on, but after three minutes I did the exact same injury again. I knew straight away I'd need surgery on it. That was hard to take.

"It's really tough. I was out for such a long time that it's hard to see light at the end of the tunnel. You just need to try and stay positive. I've had long-term injuries before, so I know how to deal with them. There are doubts in the back of your head. You think, 'Maybe I can't come back from this'? The annoying part is that when I'm playing, I know what I'm capable of doing.

"Then sometimes my body is letting me down. I know I'm a good player who can bring a lot to the team. We're trying to manage my load a bit better now. With previous injuries, I might have been doing a little bit too much too soon. Now I feel like I'm here to play a part. A run of games will help me get my match fitness up, and hopefully I can show what I'm capable of. I'm buzzing to be back."