They’ve both gone shopping here before - so could Hearts and Hibs head back to Australia for talent?
Some of the regulars in Steven Naismith’s arrived from down under, and are now Australian internationals. Kye Rowles, Cammy Devlin, Nathaniel Atkinson and Calem Nieuwenhof all arrived from the A-League, while Hibs are no stranger to that market either.
Boss Nick Montgomery was brought in from Central Coast Mariners, with Lewis Miller, Nectar Triantis and Adam Le Fondre all arriving in Edinburgh with recent experience in that division. The summer window is nigh and clubs across Scotland will be looking to maximise their budgets.
Hibs have signed someone from the A-League in the last two summer windows while Hearts have done so in the last three.
With the English game growing lucrative, Australia has proven a reliable place to accrue talent who can make a sustained impact. Looking at a range of factors and positions, here are 17 A-League stars who could be good fits for Hearts and Hibs in the summer if they decided to continue their transfer trend.
13. Tom Aldred (Brisbane Roar)
The experienced defender is leaving Brisbane Roar after failing to agree terms. Matter complicated by him recently becoming an Aussie citizen but interest is arriving from India, it's claimed. Proved a star turn at Motherwell before heading across the world. | Getty Images
14. Kai Trewin (Brisbane Roar)
Centre-back partner of Aldred also set to depart. Made 115 appearances in all competitions for Roar since March 2020. | Getty Images
15. Matthew Millar (Macarthur FC)
Right-back is an area of requirement on both sides of the city, possibly. This would be a gamble as injury record this season isn't stellar but scored six goals and an assist from 13 games this term, with five goals and an assist the season prior acrossa combination of winger and full-back roles. Ideal wing-back if fit and available for free. | Getty Images
16. Carl Jenkinson (Newcastle Jets)
Season blighted by injury but played 90 minutes over last three games. Former Arsenal defender has played all positions across the backline and out of contract, but will be 33 next season. | Getty Images