Hearts are looking to boost their Australian ranks as the Jambos look to land winger Sammy Silvera following his recent Grand Final glory.
MailSport reports that the 22-year-old Central Coast Mariners ace is a potential target for the Gorgie side as they look to bring the teammate of ex-Hibs striker Jason Cummings to Tynecastle.
Silvera was on the scoresheet in the 6-1 victory over Melbourne City last month, and he has enjoyed a promising career in Australia as well as the recent trophy success.
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His season saw him make 29 appearances for the A-League outfit, scoring eight times under Nick Montgomery since his return to the club last summer.
Silvera has also enjoyed a two-year spell previously at Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira, but the Jambos are now keen to bring his exploits to Scotland.
Hearts have enjoyed success in the Aussie market, with Cammy Devlin, Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson all staring under both Robbie Neilson and current boss Steven Naismith.
And Silvera, who has represented the Socceroos at Under-23 level, could be next to join the side from down under, as they prepare for a warm weather training camp in southern Spain next Friday (June 30).
Japanese right back Riku Handa is currently a target following the departure of the experienced Michael Smith in the summer releases.
The Tynecastle club are yet to add to their squad this summer since Naismith was appointed on a permanent basis, but new faces could start arriving over the next couple of weeks.
