Hearts continue talks with Kyle Lafferty

Hearts remain in talks with Kyle Lafferty over a potential Tynecastle move, Press Association Sport understands.

The Northern Ireland international opened discussions with the club last week, where he could link up with his assistant manager at international level, Austin MacPhee.

But Hibernian also expressed an interest in the 29-year-old and the former Rangers player is taking his time to secure his future after leaving Norwich.

Another Northern Ireland player, Peterborough right-back Michael Smith, has also been in Edinburgh for talks with Hearts