Alan Forrest seems set to hitch Hearts after the Jambos made an improved bid to land the flying Livingston winger.
Robbie Neilson is wanting so as to add depth to his crew for a crack on the Europa Convention League and Report Sport revealed Forrest was a goal.
Dundee United have been additionally hopeful of a deal and had made an method to signal him underneath freedom of contract.
However we now perceive Hearts have upped their provide to get a deal over the road
Forrest is ready to change into considered one of Neilson’s first signings for subsequent season’s European push.
The brother of Celtic star James Forrest, made the step up from Ayr United to Livi two seasons in the past.
The Jambos additionally need Scotland worldwide striker Lawrence Shankland but it surely all is determined by Beerschot’s asking worth, which is prone to be round £500,000.
Hearts are additionally eager on a deal for Central Coast Mariners defender Kyle Rowles.
Head coach Neilson is trying to construct on final season’s third place end, understanding his crew will likely be assured European soccer till Christmas both within the Europa League or they'll drop into the Europa Convention League.
Hearts are additionally ready to listen to again on whether or not or not Peter Haring goes to signal his contract extension.