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Scotsman
15 hours 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
19 hours 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.'
STV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Hearts confirm signing of Oisin McEntee from Walsall on three-year deal
Republic of Ireland youth international Oisin McEntee is set to join Hearts on a three-year deal this summer when his contract with League Two side Walsall expires. The 24-year-old midfielder and Newcastle academy product spent five years with the Magpies, captaining the under-18 and under-23 sides. McEntee had his first taste of Scottish football on loan at Morton in 2021-22 before joining Walsall, where he made 79 appearances across three campaigns. Hearts head coach Derek McInnes said: 'It's great that we've been able to get this deal done, and we can now welcome Oisin to the club. 'It became clear in our conversations that Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and he wants to be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts. 'He's a ball player whilst being physically imposing, and an extremely versatile player. He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. 'Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus, and I'm sure he'll fit in well to the squad we're building.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walsall midfielder McEntee joins Hearts
Oisin McEntee scored six goals during his three-year stay with Walsall [Rex Features] Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin McEntee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year deal. Republic of Ireland under-21 international McEntee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in 2022. Advertisement He was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC Wimbledon. McEntee, who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Tynecastle side on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer. "It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts," said new Hearts boss Derek McInnes. "He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus." Advertisement McEntee is McInnes' third signing following the acquisition of Belgian forward Elton Kabangu and Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis. Saddlers release four, in talks with nine McEntee is among a number of out-of-contract players at Walsall, with the club in talks with nine others to extend their stays after the disappointing end to their season. The Saddlers are in discussions with goalkeeper Sam Hornby, defenders Liam Gordon, Harry Williams and Priestley Farquharson, midfielders Ryan Stirk and Ronan Maher and forwards Albert Adomah, Jamille Matt and Douglas James-Taylor. They have released four players - goalkeeper George Barrett, defender Donervon Daniels, midfielder Jack Earing and striker Danny Johnson - but have exercised options to extend the contracts of defenders Rico Browne and Evan Weir. Advertisement Another eight first-team regulars - Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Josh Gordon, Charlie Lakin, Brandon Comley, Levi Amantchi, Taylor Allen and David Okagbue - remain under contract at the Bescot Stadium.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Hearts complete three-year deal for former Ireland U21 international
Hearts have sealed a deal for former Ireland underage international Oisin McEntee. McEntee, who can play in defence or midfield, will make the switch to the Scottish Premier League once his contract with League 2 Walsall expires this summer. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year contract and becomes the Jambos' fourth summer signing after Christian Borchgrevink, Alexandros Kyziridis and Elton Kabangu. McEntee joined Newcastle United's academy as a youngster and went on to captain their U18 and U23 teams. He had a loan spell in Scotland with Greenock Morton before joining Walsall in a permanent two-year deal in 2022. McEntee made 79 appearances for the Saddlers and has also been capped for Ireland from U17 level up to U21s. Hearts boss Derek McInnes said: 'It's great that we've been able to get this deal done and we can now welcome Oisin to the club. 'It became clear in our conversations that Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and he wants to be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts. 'He's a ball player whilst being physically imposing, and an extremely versatile player. He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus.' McInnes added: 'Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus. I'm sure he'll fit in well with the squad that we're building.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
