BOMBSHELL TRANSFER ALERT! Hearts Launch SHOCK RAID to STEAL Rangers Star in Jaw-Dropping Move – Announcement Just Dropped! Sky Sports are reporting that Hearts are going ALL OUT to snatch one of Rangers’ biggest stars in what could be the most explosive cross-city betrayal of the season! 😱 (You won’t believe who’s on the radar…)

Hearts are weighing up a move for a Rangers defender following a significant announcement made earlier this week, according to reports from Sky Sports.

It has been a frustrating few days for Hearts fans after their Scottish Premiership title hopes were dashed on the final weekend of the season.

Derek McInnes’ side went into their clash with Celtic knowing the championship was still within reach, but defeat ultimately handed the title back to the Glasgow giants once again.

For much of the campaign, Hearts had looked capable of ending Celtic’s dominance.

They spent long periods at the top of the table and consistently showed resilience throughout the season, only to fall short when it mattered most.

The disappointment has intensified the focus on the upcoming summer transfer window, with the club hierarchy already preparing plans to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

With Tony Bloom heavily involved behind the scenes, Hearts are expected to continue their ambitious recruitment strategy.

The Edinburgh side have earned praise in recent years for identifying promising talent and making smart additions to the squad, and there is a determination to build a team capable of mounting another serious title challenge next season.

One player now believed to be on Hearts’ radar is Rangers defender Leon King.

Sky Sports report that the centre-back is attracting interest from the Tynecastle club after Rangers decided not to offer him a new contract at Ibrox.

The 22-year-old confirmed on Monday that his long association with Rangers had come to an end.

King had been with the club since childhood, spending 17 years within the Rangers system after first joining as a five-year-old.

Despite being highly rated during his development, King struggled to establish himself as a regular in the Rangers first team.

Opportunities proved limited in Glasgow, and he spent the most recent campaign out on loan with Ayr United in search of consistent minutes.

Before that temporary switch, the defender also had a spell with Queen’s Park, though he still managed to collect valuable experience during his time at Rangers.

Across all competitions, King made 50 senior appearances for the club, including 27 league outings.

Following confirmation of his departure, King posted an emotional farewell message on Instagram reflecting on his years at Ibrox.

He spoke warmly about fulfilling a childhood dream by representing the club he supported growing up.

The defender expressed gratitude for every opportunity he received while wearing the Rangers shirt, admitting that even a single appearance would have exceeded the expectations he had as a young boy.

Instead, he leaves having experienced memorable moments that included winning domestic silverware and reaching a European final.

King highlighted the influence of academy staff and coaches who helped shape his development both on and off the pitch.

He also paid tribute to members of staff working behind the scenes at Rangers, specifically mentioning David Lavery, Steve Walker and the late Jimmy Bell for their contributions to the club.

The centre-back reserved special thanks for former managers Steven Gerrard and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

King credited Gerrard for handing him his senior debut at the age of 16, while also thanking Van Bronckhorst for trusting him in Champions League competition.

He ended his farewell by acknowledging his teammates and the Rangers supporters who backed him throughout his spell at the club, adding that he would now return to supporting Rangers from afar while preparing for the next stage of his career.