Scott Fraser names his ultimate Hearts desire as Charlton told loanee next transfer step is 'not any secret'

Scott Fraser admits he is already keen on a long-term stay with Hearts.

Steven Naismith landed the midfielder on loan from Charlton until the summer and at one point the move looked in doubt with the goal posts moving at his parent club. However, patience paid off for both the Tynecastle gaffer and the player himself as he got his wish to move back north of the border and closer to home on a loan deal.

It is reported that there is no purchase option in the loan agreement however, the Edinburgh Evening News state the issue is likely to be discussed nearer the end of the season with Fraser still having a further year to run on his Charlton deal. He's already featured twice for his new side in victories over Dundee and St Johnstone as the capital club continue to fly high in third spot in the chase to finish best of the rest behind Celtic and Rangers and book European football for next season. Nearest rivals Kilmarnock sit 12 points behind in fourth spot with 13 league games left in this campaign.

He might only be two games into his loan at Hearts but extending that deal beyond the initial loan is something he aims to get done and with the more training sessions and match minutes under his belt as the weeks go on, the better chance he will have to impress boss Naismith to give him no choice but to look to make it happen.

Explain the prospect of settling down in Gorgie, he said: "Yeah, I think so. The manager spoke about some previous interest. Maybe back then it wasn't the right time for myself and my club.

"Obviously financial restrictions come into. For me, the happiness I have felt in my football and personal life is something I've lacked over the past six months.

"I've got to respect the fact I have another year