Hearts are hoping to finalise a loan deal for Newcastle United youngster Garang Kuol in the coming days and he would become Robbie Neilson's third signing of the month.
Following the signings of James Hill on loan from Bournemouth and Yutaro Oda from Vissel Kobe, Hearts are attempting to complete signing number three, with a deal already agreed between the Jambos and Newcastle for Kuol. The 18-year-old signed for the Magpies from Central Coast Mariners at the beginning of January, with Newcastle looking to send the Australian on loan to earn some match experience.
Kuol made two appearances off the bench for Australia at the 2022 World Cup, including a cameo against eventual winners Argentina in their round of 16 clash. Hearts boss Neilson revealed a deal is very close, and the forward could potentially be signed before Friday's clash with St Mirren.
