Craig Levein '˜excited' at prospect of signing Wednesday target

Hearts manager Craig Levein has declared his excitement at the prospect of signing Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Sean Clare.

Hearts manager Craig Levein celebrates at the end of today's match. Picture: SNS

The 21-year-old was at Fir Park today to see the Tynecastle side defeat Motherwell 1-0 and is set to become the club’s 18th signing of the summer.

Levein said: “He’s nearly signed. It’s been quite complicated. He’s a Sheffield Wednesday player essentially because he’s subject to training compensation. We’re just trying to get that whole thing sorted out. I believe the paperwork’s nearly done and he should be signed with us by Monday and I can’t tell you how excited I am about that.”

Clare, who has previously spent time on loan with Bury, Accrington Stanley and Gillingham, turned down the chance to sign a new contract with Wednesday and was linked with Aston Villa and Rangers earlier this summer.

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