Garang Kuol has set Hearts tongues wagging over a potential move to the club.
The Australia international has officially joined English Premier League outfit Newcastle United from Central Coast Mariners but Eddie Howe is expected to send the highly-rated 18-year-old out on loan in order to gain first-team football.
A host of clubs are said to be chasing his signature - including Robbie Neilson's side - and he's sparked a fresh hint that a move to Tynecastle is happening after uploading a snap of Edinburgh and tagging the city on his official Instagram profile. He was part of the World Cup squad for the Socceroos and chalked up two appearances against France and Argentina while out in Qatar.
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A move to Hearts would see him hook up with a strong Australia connection with Kye Rowles, Cammy Devlin and Nathaniel Atkinson already on the books of the capital club. It may be seen as a good way for the youngster to settle and produce his best football.
His arrival would also hand the Gorgie side a major boost in their hunt to finish third spot in the Scottish Premiership and secure another European adventure.
Hearts have made a stunning return from the World Cup shutdown - including a 3-0 derby win over Hibs last time out - and hold a five-point lead over Aberdeen in the race to finish best of the rest behind Celtic and Rangers.
They've won three and drawn one of four outings since the Premiership action resumed with a big game at St Mirren next time out.
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