Elias Melkersen: Hibernian sign 'exciting' Norwegian forward from Bodo/Glimt

Elias Melkersen has become Hibernian's first signing of the January transfer window

Hibernian have signed "exciting, attacking" striker Elias Melkersen from Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Melkersen, who turned 19 last month, becomes Shaun Maloney's first signing as Hibs manager.

The club have paid a "significant undisclosed fee" for the Norway Under-20s forward, who has scored 23 goals in 37 professional games.

"Elias is a really talented young player," Maloney said.

"We will have to give him time, of course, to adapt to our style as a team and also our league, so we'll be conscious of this.

"He's an exciting, attacking talent, technically good with both feet and he has good attributes to drop deeper on the pitch."

Melkersen can play across the forward line, and netted 17 league goals on loan at Norwegian second-tier side Ranheim in their 2021 season.

He has also scored two goals in three U20 internationals.

But having not made a first-team appearance for Bodo/Glimt, it is unlikely he was part of their plans for the forthcoming Europa Conference League tie with Celtic next month.

Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.