David Milinkovic return to Hearts unlikely as both parties struggle to agree terms
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David Milinkovic scored six goals for Hearts last season
Hearts look likely to miss out on signing David Milinkovic as the two parties have been unable to agree terms.
The Edinburgh side had hoped to bring Milinkovic back to the club on a permanent deal after agreeing a fee with Genoa.
The winger has been on loan at Tynecastle last season.
France-born Milinkovic, 24, scored six goals in 26 appearances for the Scottish Premiership side last season.
Having been on on Cannes' books at a youth in his native France, Milinkovic was also with Red Start Belgrade, Rad, BASK Beograd and Salemitina before joining Genoa in 2016.
He failed to break into the Serie A side's first team and had loan spells with Virtus Lanciano, Messina and Foggia before joining Hearts last season.
Craig Levein has already made nine signings as he reshapes his squad, while Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes has signed a new one-year contract with Hearts.
The Hearts manager is also close to concluding a deal for defender Peter Haring from Austrian second-tier club Ried.
However, the Edinburgh club have ruled out a return for Scotland goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, who could not agree a new contract after a season with Hearts but has yet to sign for a new club.