Six wingers Hearts could target before close of January transfer window
The position became a priority for the Jambos boss after on-loan Preston North End man Josh Ginnelly was ruled out for the rest of the season with a ruptured hamstring suffered in the 4-0 win over Raith Rovers on Tuesday.
“We’re looking to bring two or potentially three in if we can,” Neilson said. “It’s important we keep building and giving ourselves options in all areas of the pitch.
“With Ginnelly out, we need to try and recruit in the wide area. So we’re looking for another winger, plus a central midfielder, and someone to come in and compete with Michael Smith at right-back."
Here we take a look at six wide options Neilson may want to consider bringing to Tynecastle before the window closes at midnight on Monday.
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“With Ginnelly out, we need to try and recruit in the wide area. So we’re looking for another winger, plus a central midfielder, and someone to come in and compete with Michael Smith at right-back."
5. Gervane Kastaneer (Coventry City)
The 24-year-old Dutch winger (left) appears to no longer have a future at the Midlands club and is expected to leave in the January window. The former NAC Breda ace predominantly plays on the left. Photo: Alex Davidson
6. Jake Hastie (Rangers)
Hearts would need to convince both Rangers and Motherwell, where he's now on loan, to cancel his current deal but Hastie has scarcely played for the Fir Park club this term so it may not be an issue. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group