'We want this done' - Hearts make another push in Andy Irving contract talks

Hearts midfielder Andy Irving is in talks about a new contact.

The club made a fresh approach to the midfielder’s agent seeking an answer to an improved contract offer. Tynecastle officials are eager to get the 20-year-old midfielder signed up on a long-term deal.

Irving and his representatives responded to Hearts’ first proposal with a counter-offer last month. Hearts then submitted an offer of improved terms and are waiting to hear if Irving is agreeable.

Sporting director Joe Savage asked the player’s agent for their thoughts on Thursday as the club push to get the deal done.

“We put an offer to Andy again and we're waiting for a response on it,” the Hearts manager Robbie Neilson told the Evening News. “Joe spoke to them again the other day and we are waiting to hear their thoughts on it.

“We want to try and get this done as quick as we can but ultimately it's in the hands of the agent at the moment.

“That's what happens in football: We go, they go, we go back, they go back, and eventually you get there. We are just waiting to hear back now. We've chased it again because it's been quiet but we want it done.”

Hearts have given Irving a place in the starting line-up in their last five matches as he is now an integral part of their side. He was again impressive during Friday night’s 1-0 win against Ayr United at Somerset Park.

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