Hibs take winger Matondo on trial - gossip

What the report says

Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo is training with Hibernian as he looks to earn a contract, according to BBC Sport’s roundup of Scottish football gossip. The 26-year-old Wales international has joined Hibs at their camp in La Manga after being released by Brann over the summer, giving the Edinburgh club a chance to assess him before deciding whether to offer a deal.

The report places Matondo’s trial alongside several other transfer-related and off-field stories involving Scottish clubs. It also notes that Celtic-targeted Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis has said a move to the Scottish champions would be of interest, while Hearts winger Sabah Kerjota pointed to his route from Italy’s lower leagues to international recognition as an example of recruitment methods paying off.

Elsewhere, the article says Rangers goalkeeper Rydnn McGuire has signed a three-year contract after rejecting interest from English clubs, with the 17-year-old believing there is a pathway into the first team at Ibrox. The roundup also includes comments from former Scotland manager candidate Bobby Williamson and a legal dispute involving ex-Hamilton Academical owner Gerry Strain.

As a gossip-style briefing, the piece is mainly a snapshot of players, clubs and rumours rather than confirmed transfers. It highlights how Scottish teams continue to use camps, trials and scouting networks to shape recruitment before the domestic season resumes.