As revealed by the Evening News on Friday morning, Hearts and Hibs could be in a position to benefit from uncertainty and financial issues in England, opening up more doors for potential recruits.
Due to the finances on offer in English football, from the Premier League down to the fifth tier, there are a host of players who would normally be unattainable for Scottish clubs. However, clubs are set to cut their costs drastically down south with individuals wary of simply getting a contract.
Click and scroll through to see some of the players Hearts could make a move with their contract expiring this summer.
5. Devante Cole (Doncaster Rovers)
Was a key player for Motherwell in the first half of the season but was recalled by Wigan Athletic. Would be a useful option in attack. | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk
6. Mamadou Thiam (Barnsley)
Daniel Stendel was keen to bring the forward to the club in January. Now available on a free. | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk
7. Marvin Johnson (Middlesbrough)
Ex-Motherwell winger, Johnson would add speed, power and verticality on the wing. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
8. Ali Crawford (Bolton Wanderers)
Not quite found the back of the net in England as regularly as he did with Hamilton Academical. Knows what is required in Scotland. | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey