Jacob Devaney's Ambition for Trophies at Hibernian

Jacob Devaney has made his intentions brutally clear at Hibernian: he has not come north to make up the numbers. He wants trophies.

The 19-year-old midfielder has joined Hibs on loan from Manchester United, with the Easter Road club holding an option to make the move permanent. After a strong pre-season with United, he has chosen Scotland again, this time with silverware firmly in his sights.

"I'm really excited to be here," he told HibsTV. "I've been in training the past two days and I've really enjoyed it - the feel of the club and the training ground."

The decision, he says, was shaped by scale and ambition. The size of Hibs. The noise of the support. The lure of European football.

"The size of the club [was what attracted me]. Playing here last season played a big part in me coming here and European competition as well - hopefully we qualify on Thursday night.

"I know the expectation of Hibs, of the fans. I want to push for titles, whether that's the league or cups, and obviously getting to Europe as well."

This is not the language of a teenager easing himself in. Devaney talks like someone who expects to be at the heart of things for David Gray’s side.

Despite his age, he is already framing himself as a driving force in the dressing room.

"It was definitely the right decision for me to come up to Scotland," he said. "I suit the style of play and I see Hibs being the next step in my journey.

"I can dominate the ball and hopefully get us playing. I see myself as a bit of a leader so I'd like to think I can bring that side of my game to Hibs as well."

Hibs now have a young Manchester United midfielder who wants the ball, wants responsibility and, crucially, wants trophies. The question is whether Easter Road can match the scale of his ambition.