Source: PA
Hearts hand trial to Arkivuo
Jim Jefferies has granted a trial to Finland midfielder Kari Arkivuo as he continues his attempts to reinforce his squad ahead of the new season.
Arkivuo, currently out of contract at Go Ahead Eagles in the Dutch second division, has earned a reputation as an inventive attacking player during spells in Holland, Norway and his homeland.
The 27-year-old, who has won eight caps, will be assessed at Hearts' Riccarton training centre over the next few days and may also travel to England with the squad for next week's friendlies against Gillingham and Millwall.
"He's one that's been recommended to us so we're having a look at him over the next couple of days and then we can take it from there," Jefferies told Edinburgh Evening News.
