Daniel Arzani could be on his way back to the Scottish Premiership, with Hearts reportedly eyeing a deal for the former Celtic winger.
ESPN’s Mark Donaldson reports that the Australian winger is considering a switch to Tynecastle after running down his contract with Melbourne Victory in Australia.
The move would see Arzani link up with new Hearts boss Derek McInnes, who’s reportedly been said to be keen to bolster his options out wide ahead of the new campaign.
Arzani’s previous stint in Scottish football came in 2018, when he arrived at Celtic Park on a two-year loan deal from Manchester City. Just 19 at the time and fresh from signing with the English giants after progressing through Melbourne City, Arzani was seen as a major talent for the future.
However, his time in Glasgow turned into a nightmare. He suffered a serious knee injury just minutes into his debut for the Hoops, effectively ruling him out for the duration of his loan. What followed was a succession of frustrating spells elsewhere, with the winger unable to recapture the promise that had earned him a move to City.
He spent time on loan at Utrecht in the Netherlands, Danish side AGF, and Belgian outfit Lommel, but none provided the platform he needed.
Now 26, he may get another shot at Scottish football. Should the move to Hearts materialise, it would represent an opportunity for Arzani to finally show what he can do north of the border — and perhaps remind Celtic fans of the ability that never quite surfaced during his disastrous time in Glasgow.
