Hearts move for Chilean

Pinilla is currently on the books of Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon, but has yet to truly establish himself on the European scene.

The 22-year-old first arrived on the continent from Universidad de Chile in 2003 when he signed for Internazionale.

He was unable to make the breakthrough with the Italian giants and undertook loan spells at Chievo Verona and Celta Vigo.

Sporting snapped Pinilla up two years ago, but he spent the second half of last season on loan at Racing Santander.

Though Pinilla was not a regular scorer, Racing were keen on a permanent deal, while clubs in Italy were also interested.

However, it now appears as though the young attacker could be heading to Scotland after revealing he has an offer from Hearts.

Jambos boss Valdas Ivanauskas is looking to bring in striking reinforcements, with Pinilla hoping to make an impact at Tynecastle.

"It will be good to play in Scotland," Pinilla told Las Ultimas Noticias.

"It is an excellent platform to arrive in English football."