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Marc Leonard Transfer from Birmingham City to Hearts
According to Edinburgh News, Hearts want to make Marc Leonard’s loan deal a permanent transfer but would need him to take a wage reduction. The report says Hearts should be able to manage the necessary fee, having noted he joined Birmingham City from Brighton in the summer of 2024 for £500,000, but adds that the 24-year-old’s salary would be difficult to match. It is mentioned that Hearts could take him on loan for another season, Leonard could agree to a decrease in wages given he could be playing Champions League football in 2026/27, or he could choose to remain at Birmingham City and compete for his position.
According to Edinburgh News, Hearts want to make Marc Leonard’s loan deal a permanent transfer but would need him to take a wage reduction. The report says Hearts should be able to manage the necessary fee, having noted he joined Birmingham City from Brighton in the summer of 2024 for £500,000, but adds that the 24-year-old’s salary would be difficult to match. It is mentioned that Hearts could take him on loan for another season, Leonard could agree to a decrease in wages given he could be playing Champions League football in 2026/27, or he could choose to remain at Birmingham City and compete for his position.
Marc Leonard was included in the starting lineup by Derek McInnes after his loan move from Birmingham.
Marc Leonard was included in the starting lineup by Derek McInnes after his loan move from Birmingham.
Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the loan signing of Birmingham City midfielder Marc Leonard until the end of the season, subject to Scottish FA approval and international clearance. The club secured the signing of the 24-year-old, who is returning to Tynecastle Park, despite competition from the UK, Europe, and other locations. Derek McInnes said that he is pleased they have been able to sign Marc and strengthen the squad. Marc Leonard was keen to come to Heart of Midlothian and has not been in the last four matchday squads for Birmingham City.
Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the loan signing of Birmingham City midfielder Marc Leonard until the end of the season, subject to Scottish FA approval and international clearance. The club secured the signing of the 24-year-old, who is returning to Tynecastle Park, despite competition from the UK, Europe, and other locations. Derek McInnes said that he is pleased they have been able to sign Marc and strengthen the squad. Marc Leonard was keen to come to Heart of Midlothian and has not been in the last four matchday squads for Birmingham City.
Marc Leonard has agreed to a loan signing from Birmingham City before Hearts' match against Celtic. This season, Leonard has made five Championship starts and ten substitute appearances for Birmingham. The signing takes place as Hearts is without Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin due to injuries until March, and fellow midfielder Beni Baningime is suspended for the next two matches.
Marc Leonard has agreed to a loan signing from Birmingham City before Hearts' match against Celtic. This season, Leonard has made five Championship starts and ten substitute appearances for Birmingham. The signing takes place as Hearts is without Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin due to injuries until March, and fellow midfielder Beni Baningime is suspended for the next two matches.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Marc Leonard will join Hearts for the remainder of the season and the agreement is complete. There has been interest from Championship clubs and the MLS. A move to Hearts would mean Leonard is returning to the club he departed from when he joined Brighton as a youth player.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Marc Leonard will join Hearts for the remainder of the season and the agreement is complete. There has been interest from Championship clubs and the MLS. A move to Hearts would mean Leonard is returning to the club he departed from when he joined Brighton as a youth player.
Sources have told Football Insider that Marc Leonard will undergo a Hearts medical on Friday after agreeing the terms of a loan move from Birmingham City. The deal is believed to be a straight loan with no option included. The Scottish Premiership leaders have pursued Leonard to strengthen their midfield options after losing Cammy Devlin to injury.
Sources have told Football Insider that Marc Leonard will undergo a Hearts medical on Friday after agreeing the terms of a loan move from Birmingham City. The deal is believed to be a straight loan with no option included. The Scottish Premiership leaders have pursued Leonard to strengthen their midfield options after losing Cammy Devlin to injury.
Marc Leonard is expected to move on loan to his former club, Hearts, for the remainder of the Scottish Premiership campaign. A loan move was reportedly the club's preferred option, with interest also coming from Sheffield United and Norwich City. The Edinburgh Evening News reported on Thursday night that Leonard is expected to make a short-term return to Tynecastle and that he could make his debut against Celtic this weekend.
Marc Leonard is expected to move on loan to his former club, Hearts, for the remainder of the Scottish Premiership campaign. A loan move was reportedly the club's preferred option, with interest also coming from Sheffield United and Norwich City. The Edinburgh Evening News reported on Thursday night that Leonard is expected to make a short-term return to Tynecastle and that he could make his debut against Celtic this weekend.
Birmingham City's Scottish midfielder Marc Leonard will join Hearts on a temporary basis. The 24-year-old, who was with Hearts as a youngster from 2014 to 2018, has a contract with the Championship side until the summer of 2028 but is being allowed to leave as he is not being offered regular minutes. Leonard, who joined Birmingham in July 2024, has made 17 appearances for Birmingham City this season. His departure will create space and funds for Birmingham before the transfer deadline on Monday 2nd February. The Scotland U21 international, with 7 caps, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €700k. Several Championship clubs, including Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, and Norwich City, have also recently been associated with the midfielder.
Birmingham City's Scottish midfielder Marc Leonard will join Hearts on a temporary basis. The 24-year-old, who was with Hearts as a youngster from 2014 to 2018, has a contract with the Championship side until the summer of 2028 but is being allowed to leave as he is not being offered regular minutes. Leonard, who joined Birmingham in July 2024, has made 17 appearances for Birmingham City this season. His departure will create space and funds for Birmingham before the transfer deadline on Monday 2nd February. The Scotland U21 international, with 7 caps, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €700k. Several Championship clubs, including Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, and Norwich City, have also recently been associated with the midfielder.
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