Valdas Ivanauskas has confirmed that Hearts are in negotiations
with a number of clubs regarding potential transfers for some key
figures at Tynecastle.
Julien Brellier, Craig Gordon, Michal Pospisil, Paul Hartley and
Robbie Neilson have all been the subject of interest from unnamed
clubs during January and the Edinburgh side are now pondering their
next move.
Fulham have failed with a bid for Scottish international goalkeeper
Gordon, but Ivanauskas has admitted that departures are possible
before the transfer window closes.
"We have been approached during the transfer window by a number of
clubs and agents for some of our players," Ivanauskas told the
club's official website.
"Julien Brellier, Craig Gordon, Michal Pospisil, Paul Hartley and
Robbie Neilson are all attracting interest.
"We are now in negotiations with some of these clubs, but any offer
must be proper and in accordance with the true value of the
player.
"We expect that there will be further interest in these players
from clubs between now and the end of the transfer window, given
that we are talking about some of the best players in this
country."
One player who looks likely to stay at Tynecastle is Gordon, as
Ivanauskas confirmed that Fulham were unable to match Vladimir
Romanov's valuation of the player - believed to be around
£10million.
"It is very important. The offer may have been concrete, but I can
say that I am very happy," Ivanauskas added.
"It is a beautiful price, but not for Craig. I know my price for
Craig."
The Hearts head coach has also explained that the club have not yet
completed deals for Gogita Gogua and Laryea Kingston, despite
reports that the duo had joined subject to the awarding of work
permits.
Hearts still need to iron out existing problems with the two
players' previous clubs before the pair can begin playing in
Scotland.
