The Lithuanian connection could soon be extended to Hibernian with manager John Hughes poised to make a decision on whether to sign trialist Valdas Trakys this weekend.
The 31-year-old Lithuania international striker, who is a free agent after leaving Greek club Panserraikos, has heard complimentary noises about Edinburgh and Hibs from his numerous compatriots at Hearts and impressed Hughes in a behind-closed-doors friendly with Dundee United on Tuesday.
"It's one that's certainly interesting us," Hughes said. "The big fellow's done well. We'll see. He's still got another training session (tomorrow)."
He added: "He speaks good English and a lot of the Lithuanians at Hearts have said good things about Hibs and the city.
"He's come over here and his application and attitude have been spot on."
Hughes signed six players in the summer transfer window, but only Darryl Duffy, who was brought in on loan from Bristol Rovers, is a striker.
There is also the void of Anthony Stokes to fill following his transfer deadline day move to Celtic.
"We've been looking about," added Hughes. "We were active in the window and got good players in, but I still think we're a wee bit short up there.
"He (Trakys) plays like a centre forward, he knows how to use his body, holds it up well and he's prepared to be his foot in and work away.
"It's one that is starting to tick all the boxes. If we're going to do any kind of deal, it wouldn't be long term, it would probably be for a year."
Source: PA
