Hearts are pursuing York City defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott for a significant six-figure fee. Fagan-Walcott is an English and Barbadian national who was identified by Jamestown Analytics. The 24-year-old can operate as a central defender or at right-back and has prior experience in Scotland from loan spells at Dundee and Dunfermline Athletic. Hearts are attempting to complete a deal quickly, but York City will only sell if their asking price for the player is met. His contract runs until 2029. Fagan-Walcott joined York City on 02/01/2025 and has previously been capped by England at U18 level.