Kieron Bowie Set for Record Transfer to Hellas Verona

Kieron Bowie, the 23-year-old Scottish international striker from Hibernian, is set to complete a club-record transfer to Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona after the club accepted an improved offer worth around 6 million pounds plus potential add-ons.

The deal, which could reach 7 million pounds including performance-related bonuses and a sell-on clause, marks a significant departure for Bowie from Easter Road. He is scheduled to travel to Italy on Friday for a medical examination and to finalize a four-and-a-half-year contract, which includes substantially higher wages than his current arrangement with Hibernian. Verona, currently battling relegation in Serie A, view Bowie as a key addition to their attacking options, aiming to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes next Monday.

Bowie's move comes after Hibernian rejected an initial bid from Verona valued at approximately 4.5 million pounds plus add-ons, which fell short of their 5 million-pound valuation for the forward. The club, keen to secure top value for one of their most prized assets, held firm amid interest from multiple Serie A teams. Reports indicate at least three bids originated from Italian...