Hibernian have signed winger Owen Elding from League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old, who was voted the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland young player of the year for 2025, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal. Elding scored 16 goals and provided five assists in 38 matches for Sligo Rovers last season. Hibs manager David Gray says the young forward, who was Sligo's 2025 Player of the Year, has huge potential. Elding arrives at Easter Road with speculation growing over the future of Scotland forward Kieron Bowie.