Robbie Neilson confirmed Hearts are looking to do a deal for Connor Ronan.
The former St Mirren loanee has been told he can leave Wolves if the right offer comes in, and the Jambos are one of the clubs keen to bring him back north. Jim Goodwin would like a reunion with the Irish midfielder at Aberdeen, but Hearts’ guaranteed European group stage football and the income that will generate could give them the edge.
The Pittodrie boss admitted he faces a tough fight to re-sign the player he helped get into the Ireland squad during his time in Paisley. However, the Molineux club are understood to be looking for around £500,000 to let Ronan go permanently, and that fee may have to come down before business can be done. Neilson admitted that Ronan is one of a number of players he and director of football Joe Savage are looking at. But the ball is in Wolves’ court as things stand and Hearts may have to be patient if they want to land the 24-year-old.
