'Taylor's Hearts switch given SFA approval' - gossip

Gerald Taylor’s impending loan transfer with an option to buy to Hearts from Deportivo Saprissa has taken a major step forward after the move was granted the Scottish FA approval the 23-year-old Costa Rican right-back needs to gain a working visa. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Hearts striker Kyosuke Tagawa is attracting interest from Japan and Portugal, defender Alex Cochrane has been scouted by English clubs, while Nathaniel Atkinson, fellow defender Toby Sibbick and possibly midfielder Jorge Grant may all discover that their best chance of regular football is to move on from the Edinburgh club. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Ian Cathro is poised to return to front-line management for the first time since leaving Hearts seven years ago after agreeing terms with Portuguese Primeira Liga club Estoril and the 37-year-old Scot is set to take over once the departure of current head coach Vasco Seabra is finalised. (Edinburgh Evening News)

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