Hearts have recruited successfully of late, setting up a strong season that will land them an impressive third place finish this season.
Strolling down memory lane, there have been plenty of transfer misses down the years, be it through incomings or players who just haven’t lived up to the hype.
It’s the nature of the game, and it’s impossible for transfer bosses and academy chiefs to select right every time. With that in mind, we have taken a look at some of the Hearts players to fit this bracket over the years. Join us below as we take you through the 25 players.
9. Lennard Sowah
Didn't bode well that Hamilton Accies fans were puzzled as to why Hearts wanted to sign him. Struggled defensively and didn't show much going forward. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
10. Choulay
Perhaps the most forgettable signing of the window. The loanee winger mainly played as a substitute and was ineffective. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
11. Malaury Martin
Signed on a four-year deal and advertised as a set-piece specialist. Wasn't particularly great at set-pieces save for one free-kick goal and only spent six months in the first-team before disappearing from sight. Was still a Hearts player for two years after. Photo: SNS Group Alan Rennie
12. Rafal Grzelak
An industrious full-back. Not particularly adept on the ball and prone to errors defensively. Photo: SNS Group Roddy Scott