Hearts have ended their summer transfer window after a busy period of comings and goings at Tynecastle.
The Jambos hired Wouter Vrancken as head coach after Derek McInnes joined Premiership rivals Rangers and with him have followed a host of new signings. Some initial teething issues against high quality European opponents were present but the club are now unbeaten in seven across all competitions and into the Conference League’s league phase.
Already some of the new recruits have started to shine in Gorgie and there’s reason for optimism over the rest in a recruitment drive heavily backed by investor Tony Bloom’s Jamestown Analytics software. Here’s how we’ve rated the summer transfer window at Hearts.
5. JJ Williams - N/A
In the door for over a week. Need to see more of him but 'USA, USA, USA' might be ringing round Tynecastle whenever he gets on the pitch. | SNS Group
6. Beau Reus - 9/10
Replacing Alexander Schwolow was going to be a hard ask... but have Hearts found an upgrade? Good shot-stopping, command of the box and distribution is decent. Could be number one for years to come. | SNS Group
7. Josh McPake - 9/10
This looked a stick on for success and so it's proved. Winger has come in all singing and all dancing in front of goal, already making himself a derby hero, and a Scotland contender. A remarkable turnaround considering where his career was after permanently leaving Rangers. | SNS Group
8. Tom Renaud - 7/10
A real shame about his ankle injury. Frenchman's goal against Dundee United showed his flare for the dazzling alongside his excellent tempo-controlling passing ability. Hopefully can get back to those levels after his return. | SNS