"He has done incredibly well for such a young age - he has a range of attributes and a strong physical presence up front, He has played a lot of men's football already, has scored a variety of goals and I think he has got a really bright future. Certainly there is no pressure in terms of hitting the ground running and expecting big things. He is a young boy coming in and it is his first introduction to Scottish football, but he is certainly an exciting prospect."
"significant interest from several other European clubs"
Hibernian have signed 19-year-old winger Owen Elding from League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Elding was voted the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland young player of the year for 2025 and scored 16 goals with five assists in 38 matches last season, also earning Sligo's 2025 Player of the Year. The player chose Easter Road despite reported interest from several European clubs, including Sturm Graz. Hibs manager David Gray praised Elding's attributes, physical presence and potential while noting no immediate pressure on the youngster. Speculation continues over Kieron Bowie's future following a rejected Hellas Verona bid.
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