Craig Levein rules out Hearts move for James Morrison - Hibs also not interested

Hearts boss Craig Levein has ruled out a move for former Scotland midfielder James Morrison.

Former West Brom midfielder James Morrison.

Reports on Sunday credited both Hearts and Hibs with an interest in the 33-year-old, with Aberdeen also said to be in the mix.

The long-time West Brom star is a free agent this summer after leaving the Hawthorns, but he won't be coming to Edinburgh.

Former West Brom midfielder James Morrison.

When asked about whether there was any truth in the rumour, Levein bluntly said: "No."

The Evening News understands that Hibs also hold no aspirations of bringing the player to Easter Road.

Levein added: "I will bring in another midfielder. How vital is it? It's not so vital that I need to do it before tomorrow night.

"I'm going to take a little bit of time and make sure we get the right person. But I will bring another midfield player in."