Hearts appear positioned to secure the signature of teenage winger Aron Benjaminsen from Faroese club Vikingur Gota. The 18-year-old, who represents the Faroe Islands at Under-21 level, has emerged as a primary target for the Edinburgh side, with reports indicating they are leading the race to land the prospect.
In other Scottish transfer activity, Motherwell have reached an agreement with Finnish outfit Ives for midfielder Jardell Kanga. The 20-year-old’s move carries an initial fee of £350,000, though performance-related bonuses could elevate the total package to as much as £900,000 depending on future achievements.
Meanwhile, competition is intensifying for Hadjuk Split’s Canadian international Niko Sigur. French club Toulouse have entered the pursuit for the midfielder, joining Celtic in their chase for the player. Additionally, Dundee have arranged a season-long loan for American Under-20 defender Matai Akinmboni from Bournemouth, while Kilmarnock rejected a £150,000 bid from Burton Albion for defender George Stanger.
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