Frankie Kent was left out of Peterborough’s friendly against Colchester to avoid risking his transfer to Hearts. Posh director of football Barry Fry exclusively told Record Sport that they had rejected a bid from the Jambos for the centre back.
But the 27-year-old has told the London Road club that he wants to make the move to the Scottish capital despite interest from other English clubs, and Fry believes an agreement will be reached sooner rather than later.
Steven Naismith and sporting director Joe Savage are keen to add a centre back to the squad after the additions of goalkeeper Michael McGovern and midfielder Calem Niuewenhof.
There was no sign of the prospective new Tynecastle recruit as Darren Ferguson's side drew 1-1 in their latest warm up game.