Latest Hearts News £400k ace arrives, Penrice stays, 1-cap international signs – Hearts dream XI if transfer rumours are true.
Here’s how the Hearts starting lineup could look under Derek McInnes if the current Tynecastle transfer reports are true… The transfer market will shortly open, and Hearts transfer rumours have already gone into overdrive following the appointment of new head coach Derek McInnes.
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Four new faces have already arrived at Tynecastle, with Norwegian right-back Christian Borchgrevink, Greek winger Alexanderos Kyziridis, Belgian striker Elton Kabangu, and Irish midfielder Oisin McEntee joining last month, with more additions expected as the Jambos aim for a top six spot in 2025/26. Veteran custodian Craig Gordon has agreed to a new one-year contract extension, but captain Lawrence Shankland’s future remains uncertain, with the Scotland international out of contract at the club and garnering interest from numerous EFL Championship clubs. With so many changes already taking place at Gorgie, how would McInnes’ starting XI look for the first game of the season, if the recent transfer rumours turn out to be true?
The Scotsman assesses what Hearts’ dream team may look like if recent transfer rumours are accurate – yet this cannot be assured, with several twists and turns predicted in the summer transfer season.
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1. GK: Craig Gordon
Entering his testimonial year at Tynecastle, the historic Hearts and Scotland custodian will be looking to preserve his status as the club’s indisputable number one, despite challenge from Zander Clark. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group.
2. RB: Christian Borchgrevink
The Norwegian defender will compete with teenager Adam Forrester for the right-back position after joining from Vålerenga. | Getty Images.
3. CB: Frankie Kent
Last season, they struggled with injuries, and Hearts suffered as a result. Derek McInnes will have a large number of centre-backs to pick from, but Kent has done brilliantly since his arrival in the capital. SNS Group
4. CB: Stuart Findlay
Worked on loan with Derek McInnes at Kilmarnock and is expected to return with his former manager at Hearts this summer. A loan-to-buy option has been proposed, with the one-cap Scotland international reportedly on the verge of leaving Oxford United. SNS Group
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