Hearts miss out on transfer target as winger agrees deal with second-tier club
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The Tynecastle side enquired about the 23-year-old, who was previously contracted to Omiya Ardija back in his homeland. However, the two clubs came to a quick impasse over the fee required to secure his services, thought to be in the region of £400,000.
Nurnberg have now swooped with Okunuki travelling 9,000 kilometers across the world to join the second-tier outfit. The speedy attacker spent last season on loan at Polish top-tier side Górnik Zabrze, so already has experience of European football.
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Hide AdHearts have yet to strengthen their squad so far this summer with no new signings made. They are on the lookout for a speedy forward after losing Josh Ginnelly on a free. The winger confirmed on Thursday that he was leaving Tynecastle after three years and is reportedly close to securing a move to Swansea City.
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