Hearts are closing in on the signing of Aron Benjaminsen, an 18-year-old winger from Faroe Islands Under-21 ranks, with the Edinburgh club reported to be favourites to bring him in from Vikingur Gota.

Reports on social media from journalist Trondur Arge indicate the deal has now been completed, with a sell-on clause believed to be part of the agreement.

Scottish transfer activity

Motherwell have reached an agreement with Finnish side Ives for midfielder Jardell Kanga, 20, in a deal worth £350,000 — though performance-related add-ons could push the total fee to as much as £900,000.

Celtic's pursuit of Hadjuk Split's Niko Sigur has attracted competition from Toulouse, with the Canada international now drawing interest from multiple clubs across Europe.

Dundee have secured a season-long loan deal for Matai Akinmboni, a Bournemouth defender who has also represented the USA at Under-20 level.

In a separate development, Kilmarnock have turned down a £150,000 bid from Burton Albion for defender George Stanger, with the Scottish club choosing to hold onto the player for now.