Hearts are on the lookout for a new manager after Derek McInnes agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers manager.
McInnes, 54, was just three minutes away from masterminding a memorable title win in his debut season as Hearts manager, but was pipped at the post by Celtic on the final, though his achievements did not go unnoticed at Ibrox.
Rangers are set to lose head coach Danny Rohl to Austrian Bundesliga giants RB Salzburg, leading chairman Andrew Cavenagh to approach the Tynecastle outfit for McInnes.
While both deals are still to be confirmed, rumours over who Hearts could view as potential options have already begun, with Tony Bloom’s analytics firm, Jamestown Analytics, expected to heavily influence the club's search. But who will the club turn to this summer as they try to go one better than last season’s second-placed finish?
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9. John McGlynn - 3/1
Has worked wonders at Falkirk over the last three seasons, and has previously worked as head coach at Hearts. Could he return this summer? He's amongst the favourites for the role. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Jimmy Thelin - 2/1
Won the Scottish Cup with Aberdeen in 2025, but couldn't build on that success the following season and was dismissed from the role at Pittodrie halfway through last season. Out of work then since then, he's second favourite to land the role at Hearts if Derek McInnes departs. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. David Wagner - 6/4
The early favourite for the job is ex-Norwich City and Huddersfield Town boss, Wagner. Out of work since leaving Carrow Road in the summer of 2024, Tynecastle could be his next destination if the bookies' odds are to be believed. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images