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Hearts Secures McPake, Eyes Star Striker Mato
15 Jan
Summary
- Josh McPake will join Hearts on a free transfer this summer.
- Rogers Mato, a forward, could see his transfer accelerated.
- McPake and Mato have collectively scored 30 goals this season.

Hearts is set to welcome St Johnstone winger Josh McPake on a free transfer this summer, with the player agreeing to a three-year contract. McPake has been a prolific scorer for St Johnstone, tallying 15 goals in 27 appearances this season.
The club is also actively pursuing an earlier arrival for Ugandan forward Rogers Mato. While a pre-contract agreement is already in place for the 22-year-old, manager Derek McInnes hopes to expedite the transfer process. Mato has also demonstrated his scoring prowess with 15 goals for his current team this term.
McInnes acknowledged that the accelerated transfer of Mato is beyond the club's direct control but expressed a strong desire to make it happen, especially with existing player injuries. He highlighted Mato's keen commitment and enthusiasm to join Hearts, describing him as a brilliant young talent.




