The most expensive Hearts XI as transfer season begins including Romanov splashes
Oisin McEntee is the latest to sign on the dotted line in the era of Jamestown Analytics, with the Jambos squad beginning to take shape. Daniel Arzani is another the club crave and other irons are in the fire as the countdown to Derek McInnes' first competitive game in charge continues. Hearts are looking to improve on a bottom six finish in the Premiership last term.
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- Belfast Telegraph
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Scotsman
6 hours ago
- Scotsman
The most expensive Hearts XI as transfer season begins including Romanov splashes
Oisin McEntee is the latest to sign on the dotted line in the era of Jamestown Analytics, with the Jambos squad beginning to take shape. Daniel Arzani is another the club crave and other irons are in the fire as the countdown to Derek McInnes' first competitive game in charge continues. Hearts are looking to improve on a bottom six finish in the Premiership last term.
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7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
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