Hibs news is clear: the club have told interested clubs that they have no intention of selling Miguel Chaiwa this summer. The stance comes after his midfield display in Hibs' win over Celtic at Parkhead pushed his profile higher and put a transfer question around one of Hibs' most watched players.
Chaiwa’s Parkhead display
Chaiwa’s name has only grown louder because of what he did against Celtic. Sport Hibs fan columnist Matty Fairnie said, “A special mention must go to Miguel Chaiwa, who put in a performance in midfield that we've not seen in Glasgow since John McGinn left the club.”
Fairnie added, “The youngster was incredible, showing as much technique as he did tenacity to set the tone for Hibs in the middle of the park. Hibs will be hoping to keep him at the club for as long as possible on Sunday's showing.”
Hibs draw a line
That display has fed the summer interest from Celtic, but Hibs have moved to shut the door on an easy sale. Interested clubs have already asked about Chaiwa, and the response has been that he is not for sale this summer.
The report also places a price marker on any future deal. Hibs view the £7million sale of Kieron Bowie as a precedent, which gives any club considering an approach a clear idea of the level they may need to reach before Hibs shift their position.
£7million sets the bar
That figure leaves the situation in a narrow lane: Hibs are willing to hold out for big money if they do decide to sell, but their starting point is resistance rather than negotiation. For Celtic, that means interest alone will not move this on; any serious test would have to arrive with a fee Hibs are prepared to treat as market-setting rather than routine.
For now, Chaiwa remains tied to Hibs' plans, and the transfer pressure sits on the clubs who want him rather than on the side trying to keep him.
