After just one new addition on transfer deadline day, Hearts set about exploring their options in the free agent market. On paper, snaring two Scotland internationals looks like shrewd business by Robbie Neilson and Joe Savage.
Zander Clark was a surprise addition less than 24 hours after the window closed, the former St Johnstone keeper penning a three-year deal as back up to Craig Gordon, with the expectation being that he will eventually inherit the gloves from the Tynecastle skipper.
Even more of a shock was the arrival of Robert Snodgrass. The Former Livingston, Leeds, West Brom and West Ham man was on the hunt for a new club after leaving Luton Town in the summer.
He looked set to sign for Motherwell before interest from Fir Park reportedly cooled. The player himself revealed he had “five or six’ offers north of the border, but opted to sign a one-year deal in Gorgie.