Focus remains on Premiership objectives but future planning at Hearts and Hibs will be underway across both sides of Edinburgh.
Summer rumours have already started at Hearts with French midfielder Tom Renaud on their radar. St Johnstone winger Josh McPake has signed a pre-contract at Tynecastle as they dip into the domestic market again, like they have with Blair Spittal, Alan Forrest, James Penrice and Yan Dhanda in recent seasons.
Hibs also haven’t been shy in shopping local with Jamie McGrath and Josh Mulligan two of their top stars, arriving from Aberdeen and Dundee respectively. With players at other clubs coming out of contract, with some holding compensation factors, here are 13 free agent candidates Hearts and Hibs could consider if they are looking to strengthen their ranks.
13. Mark O'Hara (St Mirren)
You could make an XI out of the amount of midfielders on offer. Buddies captain has shown leadership in Paisley while an eye goal has been displayed at Saints and Motherwell most recently. | SNS Group