Scotland international John Souttar is reportedly being watched by a host of English Championship clubs led by Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers.
The 25-year-old Hearts star has suffered a host of serious injuries but has battled back every time and remains a key man under Robbie Neilson.
But he is now entering the final months of his contract at Tynecastle, with a host of interested teams keeping close tabs on his situation.
And the Mail on Sunday report Stoke boss Michael O'Neill could be poised to go after Souttar, as teams circle around his younger brother Harry.
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