Hearts reject Holt bid

Heart of Midlothian can today confirm that it has rejected a second bid for Jason Holt from a Championship club.

The creative midfielder, who made 23 appearances in a maroon shirt last season and scored three goals, has made a name for himself as one of Scotland's brightest young talents. The club, however, has no desire to lose the Scotland U21 star.

Speaking to Hearts News today, Managing Director David Southern said: "It's thanks to the fantastic fundraising efforts of the supporters that we are in a position where we do not have to sell our best talent for below market value.

"Gary Locke has a small squad and will face a challenging season so to rid him of another player, and such a talented one as Jason Holt, would not benefit him or the club as a whole."

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