Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin McEntee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year deal.
Republic of Ireland under-21 international McEntee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in 2022.
He was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC Wimbledon.
McEntee, who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Tynecastle side on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer.
“It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we’re trying to do here at Hearts,” said new Hearts boss Derek McInnes.
“He’s played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin’s gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus.”
McEntee is McInnes’ third signing following the acquisition of Belgian forward Elton Kabangu and Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis.
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