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Kieron Bowie and David Gray in Hibs training this week Hibernian manager David Gray has said he is planning for Kieron Bowie to be part of the squad for Sunday's Scottish Premiership match at home to Rangers. The 23-year-old Scotland striker has attracted attention in this transfer window, with Serie A club Hellas Verona having a bid turned down earlier this week. Hibs signed winger Owen Elding from League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers for an undisclosed fee on Thursday and Gray says the club will be prepared for any developments with Bowie. "While the window is open anything can happen. I'd be naive to comment otherwise, " Gray said. "Clearly, there's been interest, there's been speculation, it's something that Kieron's had to deal with all season, because of his level of performance. "He's been very consistent in the way he trains, the way he goes about his business. That's certainly not changed within this window. "As it stands right now, he's firmly in my plans to be involved at the weekend. He's trained on Thursday morning and until that changes for whatever reason, that'll be my mindset. "Whether Kieron was to leave, I fully expect the backing of the ownership because they always want to improve the club - that's not going to change. Our mindset is always to try and improve the group. " Will Bowie be next Scot to light up Serie A? Hibs reject Verona bid for striker Bowie Owen Elding was named in the PFA Ireland Team of the Year last season Elding, 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. The 19-year-old scored 16 goals and provided five assists in 38 matches for Sligo Rovers last season. Hibs say he opted for Easter Road ahead of "significant interest from several other European clubs", with Austrian side Sturm Graz reported to be keen on Elding. Gray says the young forward, who was Sligo's 2025 Player of the Year, has huge potential. "He has done incredibly well for such a young age - he has a range of attributes and a strong physical presence up front, " he said. "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. " Visit our Hibs page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hibs news notifications in the BBC Sport app Palace want £50m Strand Larsen as Forest chase Mateta Brighton to reject £20m Forest bid for Ayari Sabalenka to face Rybakina in Melbourne final The fake shaman who scammed Hampstead's wealthiest What’s behind the rise in shoplifting? Gripping Irish crime drama set in a tight-knit community Is behavioural science steering your spending? 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs? Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call. Video Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace 'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' Video'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' England on course for fifth Champions League spot Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia Global brand in an EFL world - Wrexham's £48m cash injection explained What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.