After a flurry of early transfer business, the Hearts squad is having the finishing touches added ahead of the first game of the season.
Robbie Neilson moved swiftly to bolster his numbers ahead of a European campaign that will see the Jambos play in either the Europa League or Europa Conference League group stages. Alan Forrest arrived from Livingston on a free transfer while Alex Cochrane is back on a permanent basis after last season's loan from Brighton. Lewis Neilson was snapped up on a free from Dundee United, leaving Hearts well stocked at the back.
Jorge Grant will add an extra attacking dimension to midfield. A cut price fee was agreed with Peterborough United despite him having a £750,000 release clause. Sporting director Joe Savage made a midnight dash to Malaga airport to pick the new boy up so he could join Hearts on their pre-season training camp in Spain.
