HEARTS have been pipped in the race to sign Daniel Arzani on a free transfer – by a former Celtic player.
The Australian wide-man spent two injury-plagued seasons on loan at Celtic from Manchester City between 2018-2020 and was being eyed for a sensational return to Scotland, with the Jambos interested.
Daniel Arzani (left) was on Hearts’ transfer radar[/caption]
He was previously in Scotland on loan at Celtic[/caption]
New Hearts boss Derek McInnes had been keen on signing the 26-year-old following his standout campaign with Melbourne Victory in his homeland.
Arzani had been on the hunt for his next move for some time after running down his contract in Australia, with several European clubs interested in signing him – including Hearts.
But the Gorgie have lost out in the race for his signature as he’s decided to join a team bidding to qualify for the Champions League next season instead.
Arzani has opted for a move to Hungary, penning a deal with league champions Ferencvaros.
The Budapest club, managed by former Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane, had been trailing the 26-year-old for a number of weeks ever since they were made aware of his availability.
Arzani was one of a number of players on Hearts’ radar too.
It’s understood McInnes wants to bring in two new wingers to the club ahead of next season, with Alexandros Kyziridis already snapped up.
The Gorgie side remain interested in Uchenna Ogundu and Islam Chesnokov among other targets.
In addition to Kyziridis, Hearts have already added Christian Borchgrevink and Oisin McEntee as well as landing Elton Kabangu on a permanent deal following his loan spell last season.
McInnes is eyeing a stunning reunion with Stuart Findlay at Tynecastle too.
And the Jambos are closing in on a deal for Claudio Braga as well.
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