Jacob Davenport is set to arrive at Hearts on Tuesday as Robbie Neilson plays the waiting game over South Korean forward Lee Seung-woo has been successful.
Former Blackburn star Davenport will hold talks with the club and could even begin training at their Riccarton base this week.
Gorgie boss Neilson is keen to add another midfielder and the 23-year-old looks likely to be that man. Davenport, who came through the ranks at Premier League champions Manchester City, is a free agent after leaving Ewood Park in the summer and also several English lower-league options on the table.
Aberdeen had also inquired about him before they decided to pursue other targets. Hearts have also made an offer to Suwon to sign former Barcelona kid Seung-woo and offered the player a three-year deal.
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