Hearts sign Lincoln City defender MJ Kamson-Kamara on four-year deal as Tynecastle rebuild begins

Hearts have completed the signing of Lincoln City defender MJ Kamson-Kamara on a four-year deal.

The 20-year-old has been on loan at Glentoran this season, where he scored four goals in 30 appearances.

The centre-back helped the Glens to a third-placed finish in the Northern Irish top flight, which will see their return to European football next season.

Kamson-Kamara signed his first professional contract with Lincoln in 2023, and loan spells at Barwell and Peterborough Sports soon followed.

Meanwhile, STV News understands the club is preparing a fresh contract offer for star Cammy Devlin following discussion with the player’s representatives.

It comes after the club announced another four first-team players are departing Tynecastle following Lawrence Shankland’s switch to Rangers on Tuesday.

Midfield stalwart Beni Baningime leaves the club after five years and more than 100 games, along with Frankie Kent, Lewis Neilson and Alan Forrest.

Moves to sign French striker Amadou Ba-Sy are also understood to be progressing, while French midfielder Tom Renaud is close to completing his free transfer from Versailles.