'McCart agrees pre-contract to join Hearts' - gossip

Rotherham United's Jamie McCartImage source, Getty Images
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Jamie McCart joined Rotherham United from St Johnstone in 2022

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Rotherham United centre-half Jamie McCart has agreed a pre-contract deal to join Heart of Midlothian this summer, with the 27-year-old former Celtic, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and St Johnstone defender having made 21 appearances but only 16 starts this season with the League One side. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Hull City manager Ruben Selles says it is too early to say whether an injury to Ryan Longman will impact a potential January loan move to Hearts for the 24-year-old winger who is seeking more game time. (Not The Old Firm), external

Rangers, Club Brugge and AZ Alkmaar have shown interest in 22-year-old Varazdin defensive midfielder Leon Belcar, who is valued at £660,000 and whose contract runs until 2026, after a good autumn in Croatia's top flight. (24 Sata), external

The Scottish press is claiming Ryan Kent, a free agent since Fenerbahce ripped up his contract, has been offered a six-month contract with the option of a one-year extension by Rangers and the 27-year-old winger is keen on a return to Ibrox. (Kontraspor), external

Liverpool have recalled former Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay from Wigan Athletic, where the 21-year-old has made just eight appearances for the League One side, and plan to send him back out on loan to a club who can guarantee him more minutes. (The Athletic), external

Kyle Cameron is set to have his St Johnstone loan cut short, with Notts County expected to send the centre-back to Barrow for the second half of the season after Saints manager Simo Valakari decided the 27-year-old would not be part of his plans in 2025 and that he could better use the funds freed up by his wages. (The Courier), external

Arsenal and Newcastle United have submitted official notes of interest in St Mirren striker Evan Mooney, but neither Premier League club has tabled an offer for the 17-year-old who is under contract until 2028. (Scottish Sun), external

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin insists the Dons have already listed a number of replacements if new Millwall manager Alex Neil decides to recall striker Kevin Nisbet from his loan this month. (Press & Journal), external

A goalkeeper, attacking midfielder and striker are Hibernian's priorities during the January transfer window. (Not The Old Firm), external

Dunfermline Athletic youth boss John McLaughlan has delayed leaving for a family holiday in Lanzarote to take interim charge for a second game, against Partick Thistle on Saturday, as discussions continue surrounding the appointment of Kelty Hearts manager Michael Tidser. (The Courier), external

Rangers will only benefit financially from their new kit deal if they sell more replica shirts, because current supplier Castore has acquired the rights to be the exclusive sub-licence holder to new supplier Umbro in the UK. (Football Insider), external