Owen Elding's move from Sligo Rovers to Hibernian FC has been confirmed, with the teenager signing a four-and-a-half year deal with the Scottish Premiership club. The club confirmed that the fee is an initial significant six-figure sum, which could potentially rise to seven figures. Sligo Rovers manager John Russell told RTÉ Sport that both clubs had agreed a deal and that only the formalities and his medical remained to be completed. Elding stated that he has completed his medical and is looking forward to the next stage of his career in Scotland.

According to the Scottish Sun, Owen Elding was scheduled to have a medical on Wednesday to complete his move to Hibs. Sligo Rovers accepted an offer that included an initial payment of around £350,000, with add-ons that could potentially increase the total fee to over £870,000.

Sligo Rovers forward Owen Elding, who was last season's PFA Ireland Young Player of the Year, has travelled to Scotland and is due to undergo a medical. He could be in the squad for Sunday's Scottish Premiership match with Rangers. Some Rovers fans feel the fee for the player is modest. Hibernian often structure deals to include a significant number of add-ons, so the Irish side could be adequately compensated. The player was previously linked with Club Brugge, Juventus, and Sturm Graz for €1.5 million. While nothing is yet confirmed, Elding is a player of interest to Hibs and, as matters are progressing, could be announced as a new player for Gray's squad soon.

The Irish Independent reports that Sligo Rovers striker Owen Elding, who is 19 years old, is close to joining Hibs after a fee was agreed between the clubs. According to the Rep of Ireland Player Tracker on X, Hibs could pay a fee as low as £350,000 with significant add-ons, and Elding could make his debut on Sunday against Rangers.