'Belgian Vrancken to be Hearts' new head coach' - gossip

Wouter Vrancken, who quit Belgian club St Truiden this summer to seek a new challenge after guiding them to third place in his homeland's Pro League, will be the new Hearts manager. ‌ (Daily Record) Wouter Vrancken is close to becoming Hearts' new head coach after the former St Truiden 47-year-old was interviewed along with former AZ Alkmaar boss Maarten Martens and Rene Hake, who has previously been on the coaching staff at both Feyenoord and Manchester United. (Hearts Standard) Lyon are in talks with Hearts about forward Claudio Braga, with the Tynecastle club hoping to receive about £8.6m for the 26-year-old Portuguese forward. (Foot Mercato) Hearts will demand £8m-£10m for Portuguese striker Claudio Braga with French club Lyon, who have lost Brazil's Endrick after his loan from Real Madrid, and others showing interest. (Edinburgh Evening News) Hearts are interested in Zwolle striker Koen Kostons and are willing to pay around £1.3m for the 26-year-old signed from Paderborn last summer. (De Stentor) Michael Steinwender is in talks about a potential transfer to German second-tier club Bochum, with Hearts set to make a profit on the six-figure fee they paid Varnamo for the 26-year-old defender 18 months ago. (Edinburgh Evening News) Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full. Wouter Vrancken has had a successful time in Belgium [Getty Images]