Rangers make move to sign Hearts winger Jamie Walker

Rangers have approached Hearts about a deal for winger Jamie Walker, but Tynecastle officials want more than £1m.

Hearts winger Jamie Walker is wanted by Rangers

Talks between the clubs have taken place after Rangers made a move to sign the 23-year-old. A £500,000 transfer fee was verbally put forward by the Ibrox club but it was instantly dismissed by Hearts, who want a seven-figure sum.

Walker has told the Edinburgh club he won't sign a new deal when his current one expires in summer 2018. As a result, Hearts will reluctantly listen to offers for the player.

Rangers' interest is not unexpected but they were told during conversation that their valuation of Walker is significantly lower than Hearts'. They are expected to try to negotiate further over the coming weeks.

Hearts are determined to secure upwards of £1m for a player they developed in their youth academy, and who has been a first-team regular for several seasons.

Head coach Ian Cathro is braced for Walker's departure at some point and is also resigned to losing fellow wide man Sam Nicholson, who is out of contract and wanted by MLS club Minnesota United.