It’s been a busy summer at Hearts and now head coach Derek McInnes knows who he’s working with for the first half of the season.
Claudio Braga, Elton Kabangu, Christian Borchgrevink, Alexandros Kyziridis, Sabah Kerjota, Oisin McEntee, Pierre Landry Kabore, Tomas Bent Magnusson and Stuart Findlay all arrived this summer before two more signings in the final week of the window. A club record was smashed to bring in midfielder Ageu while goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow brings vast experience from Germany.
There were some departures sealed too and loans for others, in a summer where Jamestown Analytics played a key role in recruitment. Hearts have started the season strongly in the Premiership with 10 points from 12 and excitement is brewing over what can be achieved. Ranking every deal, with an A+ being top of the range and an F being a total disaster (although you won’t find any here), here’s how we rated Hearts business this summer.
13. Alexandros Kyziridis - A
Already scored a late winger, direct in style, has a class celebration. Cult hero anyone? | SNS Group
14. Adam Forrester (OUT, then BACK) - C
Loaned to St Johnstone, then back inside a week. Did show the benefits of the co-operation system but leaves right-back in a peculiar place. Hasn't played since returning despite injuries there and you wonder what first half of season holds for him after breakthrough campaign last year. Development benefits from playing but Hearts need cover. A difficult one to judge. | SNS Group
15. Pierre Landry Kabore (IN) - B
Has had starts but coming from Estonia, needs time to adapt. Has some raw ingredients that can be worked with. | SNS Group
16. Tómas Bent Magnússon (IN) - B
Same as above. This time from Iceland and this is a work in progress, as probably expected. | SNS Group