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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
What do Hearts need in transfer window?
The transfer window opened on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 have already been active this summer, signing defenders Christian Borchgrevink and Oisin McEntee, plus winger Alexandros Kyziridis and striker Elton Kabangu following his successful loan there still an area of the squad that needs improving, or certain players you are desperate for Hearts to sign? Or maybe holding on to a key player - we're looking at you, Lawrence Shankland - is the biggest what about sales - who needs to go?Let us know here
Scotsman
a day ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
17 EFL stars Hearts, Hibs and SPFL clubs could sign for free this transfer window
English Football League clubs often provide a hotspot for Premiership teams to take talent from, with Oisin McEntee signing a pre-contract to join Hearts from Walsall. Last season, Hibs reaped great rewards from signing Jack Iredale and Nicky Cadden following EFL stints while Kieron Bowie fully proved his senior prowess at Northampton Town. So who could be next to join a Scottish side following time south of the border? Looking at 17 options who have recently been deemed as leaving on club retained lists, here are some of the stars that teams in the top flight may look at.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'Expect hard work & tidiness on ball' from McEntee
New signing Oisin McEntee says Hearts fans can expect to see his hard work and technical ability when he takes to the 24-year-old defensive midfielder has penned a three-year deal at the Gorgie club following his departure from Newcastle academy product, who has played in Scotland before during a loan spell at Greenock Morton, is embracing the next step of his career at Tynecastle."It's really exciting to be here, starting a new chapter at a brilliant, massive football club," McEntee said."[The club] said they have a plan for me and want me in as a midfielder. I'm excited to be part of that plan."[The fans] can expect a hard worker who will win battles, put himself about and be tidy on the ball."
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
13 former Hearts players set for free agency as things stand
Oisin McEntee has signed for the club after time at Walsall, the latest piece of recruitment work done ahead of next season. Christian Borchgrevink and Alexandros Kyziridis have also arrived on top of Elton Kabangu's loan being made permanent ahead of competitive action beginning next month. It won't just be Hearts on the prowl for moves though. There are former players of the club who could also be in search of fresh clubs this summer as free agents with terms ticking down. Looking at players who have contracts expiring in June - with some in talks over extensions - here are some of the ex Jambos who could become available as it stands should nothing be agreed with their current sides.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hearts summer signing shares reasons behind Jambos transfer
The midfielder has signed a pre contract to join the Jambos at the end of his currently deal. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Oisin McEntee says Hearts are getting a battling midfielder ready to give his all after signing a pre contract to join the club. The Irishman will join the Jambos for the start of pre season after spending time at Walsall, who narrowly missed out on promotion to League One in EFL via the play-offs. A product of the Newcastle United academy and previously in Scottish football on loan at Greenock Morton, McEntee had 79 appearances for The Saddlers across three seasons. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Now the midfielder is returning for a second crack at Scottish football. Speaking to Hearts TV, he says that's the club massive history known all over the UK and Ireland is something that attracted him to Gorgie. Oisin McEntee on move to Hearts He said: 'Listen, it's amazing. It's really exciting to be here and starting a new chapter with a brilliant, massive football club. It has a big history and everyone knows it in Ireland, in England, in Scotland. So it definitely pulled me towards it. They said they have a plan for me and they want me in as a midfielder and that they've done the research on me. 'And I'm just excited to be a part of the plan. Everything so far has been amazing, so I'm really looking forward to it. I think you can expect a hard worker that's going to win battles and put himself about and then tidy on the ball. ' Reasons for Walsall transfer exit McEntee has also discussed his loan at Morton and decision to leave Walsall. He added: ' 'It was my first taste of first-team football and going into a changing room full of men, it definitely taught me a lot. I feel I took to it well and I really enjoyed my time up at Greenock. I loved my time at Walsall. That was my first, first-team club, being a permanent transfer there. It was a brilliant group of boys, just brilliant people in that club and it's ran properly. It will be sad to leave, but it's just onto another chapter of my career now, which I'm excited for.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Walsall said in a statement: 'We can confirm that Oisin McEntee will join Scottish Premiership side Hearts upon the expiry of his contract. The 24-year old made 79 appearances for the Saddlers after joining in the summer of 2022 from Newcastle United and scored six goals during his stay at the Poundland Bescot Stadium, including a brace against Notts County at Meadow Lane back in December 2023. We would like to wish Oisin and his family the best of luck in his new challenge and we thank him for his efforts and professionalism during his time at the club.'
