Michael Steinwender has joined Hearts as a defender. Neil Critchley, the Hearts manager, believes Steinwender will fit well into the team's style and has potential for further development.

Michael Steinwender is expected in Edinburgh over the weekend to undergo a medical before completing a move from Swedish side Vernamo to Hearts. Neil Critchley, the manager, stated they know him and are interested, but did not confirm his name explicitly. Critchley was tight-lipped on the transfer business as he closes in on signing number three of the January window, indicating that discussions are still ongoing and no names will be confirmed until further progress is made in the negotiations.