Pierre Landry Kabore in Hearts transfer talks as six figure deal for JK Trans Narva wide man in the works
Hearts are on the trail of Pierre Landry Kabore.
Record Sport understands the Jambos, who have just confirmed Lawrence Shankland on a new three year contract, have opened talks with JK Trans Narva over their £250,000-rated prize asset.
The Burkina Faso international has netted an impressive 12 goals and chipped in with two assists for the Estonian outfit.
The 23-year-old can play left wing or as a central striker.
The move depends on whether Hearts can agree a suitable deal and get a work permit.
Trans Narva signed Kabore from Ivory Coast side FC D'Abodo last year. He had previously played with Sonabel, Salitas and ASF Bobo in his homeland
Hearts are also in talks over another winger in Sabah Kerjota, who plays on the right flank as Derek McInnes prioritises the wide areas.
The Jambos are in negotiations with Italian outfit US Sambenedettese over a potential move.
The Serie C side's sporting director Stefano De Angelis has admitted talks over a deal for the Albanian winger, 23, are on-going.
De Angelis said: 'Talks are advanced or we wouldn't talk about it but nothing is certain.
'We'll evaluate everything. If negotiations are concluded it'll be beneficial for the player because this is a great opportunity for him but it has to be beneficial for Sab, too.
'If that's the case then credit to the player and his agent.
'We have great relations with them and everyone has tried to get the best possible conditions.
'Otherwise, we'll be very happy to keep Kerjota with us.'
He has spent most of his professional career in Italy with Sambenedettese, Senigallia, Montefano, Ancona, Clitunno and Narnese Calcio. Kerjota has initially come through the youth ranks of FK Vllaznia.
Meanwhile, Hearts are set to sign Tommy North from Livingston.
The Jambos are on the verge of finalising a deal for the Scotland under-19 cap.
The teenager has caught the eye coming through with the young Lions.
It is a blow for Livi who not only lose one of their top players but won't even get any compensation or future sell-ons.
Their rivals have now made their move and he will go into their Hearts B team in the first instance.
North has already had interest from south of the border.
He has had successful trials with Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City.
North had the option to go down south but believes remaining in Scotland would be best for his development.
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