Hearts close in on appointing Wouter Vrancken as new manager

Scottish Premiership club Hearts is accelerating talks to appoint Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken as its new manager. Vrancken, who was named the league’s manager of the year last season, impressed with his tactical acumen and ability to revamp both attack and defence.

The board is finalising contract details while supporters look forward to a fresh era of ambition under his leadership.