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a day ago
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Hearts and Aberdeen braced for transfer tussle as Premiership rivals eye Iraq winger
Stromsgodset winger Marko Farji is on Hearts' transfer radar - with Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen also showing interest. The Jambos are looking to strengthen their attacking options under new boss Derek McInnes and Record Sport revealed they were in for Claudio Braga, while Islam Chesnokov is another who looks set for Gorgie. Advertisement Farji has turned out for his club 11 times so far this term and despite their struggles - sit 14th in the Norwegian Eliteserien with just two wins from nine - the playmaker has seven goals and three assists in all competitions. READ MORE: Uchenna Ogundu wanted by Hearts as part of triple transfer blitz as striker flagged up by analytics READ MORE: Livingston boss' dream summer camp instantly granted by club owner Fellow target Braga also plies his trade in Norway in the second division with Aaelsund which appears to signal a desire from the recruitment staff to venture into new territories. Farji, who has been capped twice for Iraq, is under contract with Stromsgodset until 2026 and a six-figure fee would likely be enough to get a deal done. Advertisement Record Sport understands any move could hinge on other transfer options on the Hearts shortlist. The creative talent is versatile and while he most often operates as a left-winger, he can also play in an attacking midfield position or on the right-flank. With Daniel Arzani's future still up in the air amid interest from Tynecastle, the Australian has suitors in Asia and across Europe so Farji could be an alternative to the ex-Celtic man. It comes as they continue to push for a deal for Stuart Findlay at the back as well as Uchenna Ogundu up top.
Press and Journal
2 days ago
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- Press and Journal
Aberdeen unlikely to move for Iraqi winger Marko Farji
Aberdeen are understood not to be among the clubs looking to sign Iraq international midfielder Marko Farji. The winger has scored seven goals and provided three assists in his opening 11 games for Norwegian outfit Stromsgodset. The Daily Record have linked the Dons with the attacker and reportedly face competition from former Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes for the player's signature with McInnes keen on adding Farji to his squad at Hearts. Farji has been the standout performer for his club, who are 14th in the Norwegian Eliteserien with just two wins from nine matches. The 21-year-old, who normally plays as a left winger, can also play on the right-hand side or as a central midfielder. His performances for his club led to Farji, who was born in Norway to Iraqi parents, making his debut for Iraq in the Arabian Gulf Cup. Farji featured for Iraq against Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The Dons are looking to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new campaign but the Press and Journal understands Farji is not a player under consideration at Pittodrie.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Hearts and Aberdeen braced for transfer tussle as Premiership rivals eye Iraq winger
The two clubs have a winger who is impressing in Norway on their radar and they could battle it out for the star Stromsgodset winger Marko Farji is on Hearts' transfer radar - with Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen also showing interest. The Jambos are looking to strengthen their attacking options under new boss Derek McInnes and Record Sport revealed they were in for Claudio Braga, while Islam Chesnokov is another who looks set for Gorgie. Farji has turned out for his club 11 times so far this term and despite their struggles - sit 14th in the Norwegian Eliteserien with just two wins from nine - the playmaker has seven goals and three assists in all competitions. Fellow target Braga also plies his trade in Norway in the second division with Aaelsund which appears to signal a desire from the recruitment staff to venture into new territories. Farji, who has been capped twice for Iraq, is under contract with Stromsgodset until 2026 and a six-figure fee would likely be enough to get a deal done. The creative talent is versatile and while he most often operates as a left-winger, he can also play in an attacking midfield position or on the right-flank. With Daniel Arzani's future still up in the air amid interest from Tynecastle, the Australian has suitors in Asia and across Europe so Farji could be an alternative to the ex- Celtic man. It comes as they continue to push for a deal for Stuart Findlay at the back as well as Uchenna Ogundu up top.
