Hibs Make Shock Move for Scotland Veteran Grant Hanley
Alright, here's one that’s got Scottish football fans talking — and not just because it's transfer season. Hibernian have pulled off something pretty unexpected by launching a move for none other than Grant Hanley, the Scotland international centre-back who’s spent his entire club career in England.
Hanley, who just recently turned 33, is currently a free agent. He left Birmingham City at the end of last season after helping them secure the League One title. It’s quite a résumé already — he’s got 62 caps for Scotland, played in both Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, and has had spells with big clubs like Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, and most recently Norwich City before his stint at Birmingham. Despite all that, he’s never actually played senior football in Scotland — not once. So the idea of him coming back north of the border now is pretty striking.
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Hibs boss David Gray seems eager to bring in some serious experience at the back as the team gears up for a big season. He’s already brought Rocky Bushiri in on a long-term deal and fended off interest in Aussie defender Lewis Miller. But this move for Hanley? That’s next level. It's not just about shoring up the defence — it sends a message. Gray wants to compete at the highest level and isn’t afraid to go after big names to get there.
Now, Hanley might not be the flashiest player, but he’s reliable, physical, and knows what it takes to lead. He captained Norwich City and has been a fixture in the national team for over a decade, playing under managers like Gordon Strachan and Steve Clarke. When he debuted for Scotland against Wales all the way back in 2011, few would have predicted he’d still be such a big name 14 years later.
And timing-wise, this potential deal is heating up just as Hibs are preparing for European action — their second-leg clash against Midtjylland in the Europa League qualifiers is right around the corner. So bringing someone like Hanley into that dressing room? It could give them the edge in these crucial early fixtures.
All in all, it’s a bold move by Hibs — and if it goes through, it’ll be fascinating to see how Hanley adapts to the Scottish Premiership after a lifetime playing down south. One thing’s for sure: Easter Road might just be getting a bit louder if this veteran signs on.
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