Town are reported to be considering making a move for 19-year-old Hearts defender Jordan McGhee.

According to the Scottish Sun the Blues are set to make a bid for the East Kilbride-born central defender or right-back.

McGhee came through the ranks at Tynecastle and has won Scotland caps with the U15s, U16s, U18s and U21s, who he captains.

Having broken into the Hearts first team late in 2012/13, McGhee has gone on to make 32 starts and 10 sub appearances, scoring three goals.

McGhee has already attracted interest from Premier League clubs and in 2013 Juventus were reported to be keeping tabs on him. In January he signed a new Hearts contract which runs to the summer of 2017.

Town boss Mick McCarthy has said he is looking to add to his defensive cover with 18-year-old Matt Clarke set to join Portsmouth on loan.

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Seasider added 16:55 - Jul 28 As he would cost money I will believe it when it happens
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thebeat added 17:02 - Jul 28 Only interested if hes a proper right back. Dont want another centre half who can play rightback. Chambo tries but its our weakest point of the team. How hard can it be to get an orthodox right back so we can move Chambo into the middle alongside Berra and have a balanced back four?
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jas0999 added 17:37 - Jul 28 Young but with experience. I don't know much about him, but sounds very promising.
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