All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Hearts and Hibs as the break takes hold.
Hearts are pulling away from rivals Hibs in the Premiership, currently third and with an 11-point gap over their neighbours, elbeit they have played a game more. For now, though there is a lengthy break in fixtures.
Both teams are out of action until later in the month due to the break, with Scottish Cup action next on the agenda. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest surrounding the two clubs.
McKay blow
Even though they have played one more game than their rivals Hibs, Hearts is starting to distance themselves from them in the Premiership. They are currently third, 11 points clear of their neighbours. However, there is currently a significant pause in the fixtures.
Due to the break, neither team will play until later in the month; the Scottish Cup is the next scheduled event. We have compiled all of the most recent information about the two clubs in the interim.
Barrie McKay, a star for Hearts, has experienced another injury setback since scan results were verified before the weekend. According to Football Scotland, McKay’s scan revealed some unfavourable results.
Due to his knee injury, McKay will be sidelined for approximately two months, which is a huge setback for Hearts. This season, the winger has only managed four league appearances, and he will have to wait for a fifth. Hearts manager Steven Naismith stated prior to the scan: “It’s the same knee, but it’s not the same injury specifically.” On the fifth, we will receive some feedback from his scan. The timeline for it will then be determined.”
Moore connects
Kris Moore, a young defender for Leeds United, is reportedly a target for Hibs. The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that the Edinburgh club has shown interest in the star Whites under-23 player.
Hibs must add bodies due to injuries.
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