Newcastle United wonderkid Garang Kuol had 'seven or eight options' before the 'final decision' was made on his imminent loan switch to Hearts. That is according to first-team development coach Ben Dawson, with the Australia international expected to complete a temporary move to the Scottish Premiership side.
Newcastle confirmed a deal had been reached with Central Coast Mariners for the emerging A-League superstar in September, and the teenager has since enjoyed a meteoric rise. Kuol made his senior debut for Australia and went on to make two World Cup appearances from the bench after being named as Graham Arnold's wildcard pick.
Kuol made his final appearance for the Mariners on New Year's Eve in a home win over Melbourne Victory, and was pictured days later in Edinburgh for talks with Hearts. The 18-year-old was joined by loans coordinator Shola Ameobi, and reports since indicate Robbie Neilson's side have won the race for his signature.
