SNS GroupRepublic of Ireland youth international Oisin McEntee is set to join Hearts on a three-year deal this summer when his contract with League Two side Walsall expires.
The 24-year-old midfielder and Newcastle academy product spent five years with the Magpies, captaining the under-18 and under-23 sides.
McEntee had his first taste of Scottish football on loan at Morton in 2021-22 before joining Walsall, where he made 79 appearances across three campaigns.
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes said: “It’s great that we’ve been able to get this deal done, and we can now welcome Oisin to the club.
“It became clear in our conversations that Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and he wants to be part of what we’re trying to do here at Hearts.
“He’s a ball player whilst being physically imposing, and an extremely versatile player. He’s played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus.
“Oisin’s gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus, and I’m sure he’ll fit in well to the squad we’re building.”
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