Jorge Grant in Hearts transfer talks as Peterborough midfielder nears Tynecastle switch at knockdown price

Jorge Grant is in Edinburgh forward of sealing a swap to Hearts.

The Tynecastle membership have had a suggestion accepted by Peterborough United for the attacking midfielder, and he’s now within the capital to speak phrases.

And Document Sport understands a deal may very well be accomplished this week forward of Robbie Neilson ’s squad jetting out to Spain for a summer time coaching camp, ought to Grant go for the Jambos.

Neilson needs so as to add targets to his midfield as Hearts put together for a crack on the Europa League group stage whereas attempting to repeat their better of the remaining Scottish Premiership end from final 12 months.

Grant netted 17 occasions throughout a season-long mortgage spell at Lincoln Metropolis in 2020/21, however finds himself out of the image at London Highway.

Grant has a launch clause price of £750,000 in his Posh contract, however have accepted Hearts’ decrease provide and allowed the 27-year-old to journey north to debate the swap.

A deal for Lawrence Shankland stays a risk as Neilson additionally chases a alternative for Ellis Simms.

He needs the Everton striker again on mortgage once more, however has admitted his probabilities of getting his man are small this summer time with numerous English Championship golf equipment additionally .

Lawrence Shankland
Lawrence Shankland (Picture: Getty Photos)

Shankland performed underneath Neilson, assistant Lee McCulloch and first staff coach Gordon Forrest at Dundee United, and may very well be set for a reunion within the capital.

Nevertheless, negotiations are ongoing with the golf equipment attempting to succeed in an settlement on a switch price earlier than any talks with the previous Tannadice hitman can happen.

He left the Scottish Premiership for Beerschot August, however the Professional League marketing campaign led to relegation.

And the Belgium membership shared a picture of Shankland coaching earlier in the present day as he joined the remainder of the squad for pre-season coaching.

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