After recruiting seven new players during the summer months of 2023, Hearts are preparing to enter the transfer market again for a new right-back. The January window will not be quite as busy but the addition of a new right-sided defender is a priority at Tynecastle Park.
The club's head coach Steven Naismith is working with sporting director Joe Savage to strengthen in that department. The seven who arrived last summer have made varying contributions to the team during the first half of the season as Hearts climbed to third place in the Premiership.
Some have stood out, others are steadily improving, whilst some have yet to make an impact. Here is how Hearts' summer 2023 signings rate so far:
5. Alex Lowry (loan from Rangers)
6/10 A midfielder with fantastic ability who has shown it on a few occasions without dominating for 90 minutes. Loan deal from Rangers includes a recall option this month but he is expected to stay at Tynecastle. | SNS Group
6. Odel Offiah (loan from Brighton and Hove Albion)
6/10 Medical issues interrupted the young defender's progress and he went back to parent club Brighton in November. His return south has yet to be made official. | SNS Group
7. Michael McGovern (free)
N/A Signed as a back-up goalkeeper and hasn't made an appearance. The 39-year-old's contract expires this summer. | SNS Group