Hearts secure Callum Tapping from Tottenham
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McGowan was on loan to East Fife in Division Two last season
Hearts have signed midfielder Callum Tapping from Tottenham Hotspur for a nominal fee.
The 18-year-old, who was previously on the books at Hamilton Accies and Celtic, has signed a two-year contract with an option of a further 12 months.
Scotland Under-19 cap Tapping has come through Spurs' academy, having joined the London club in 2009.
The London-born midfielder moved to Scotland as a five-year-old and attended Larbert High School.
Tapping will join Darren Murray's Hearts under-19 squad and the coach told the club's website: "Callum is a central midfielder with good ability.
"He can see a pass, gets forward and can score goals.
"He's diligent, conscientious as well and someone we think can develop for the future with us."
Meanwhile, 20-year-old defender Dylan McGowan has joined A-League club Gold Coast United on loan.
McGowan returns to his homeland after ending last season on loan with East Fife in Division Two.