Albanian winger Sabah Kerjota is on the verge of joining Hearts from the Italian fourth-tier club US Sambendettese. He is expected to arrive in the capital by Thursday evening, with the transfer likely to be finalized swiftly due to fewer regulatory obstacles compared to other signings. However, it has been indicated that he will not be available for upcoming matches immediately, as he needs to undergo intensive training to reach the fitness levels of his new teammates, having missed pre-season preparations. Derek McInnes has confirmed that neither Kerjota nor another new signing, Pierre Landry Kabore, will participate in the Premier Sports Cup match against Dunfermline this weekend.