Sources: Hearts 'confident' of fending off Celtic and Rangers interest in key stars

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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Thu 9 April 2026 7:00, UK Hearts are “confident” of being able to fend off any interest from Celtic and Rangers in their key stars this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Scottish Premiership leaders are currently on course to secure Champions League football for next term, and the financial boost that would come with that is set to strengthen their position even further. The Edinburgh outfit have an ambitious project to compete at the top of Scottish football, and sources say that they are hopeful of keeping all of their key players intact this summer.

Celtic and Rangers are both being linked with some of the most impressive talents from across the Premiership, but Hearts are clear in their resolve. Celtic’s transfer plans are set to see them try and overhaul their squad ahead of next season, but that will not come to the detriment of Hearts. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom.

VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Hearts set huge Claudio Braga price tagFootball Insider revealed back in March that Hearts will demand in excess of £5million for Claudio Braga this summer, with the Portuguese already attracting interest from elsewhere. Finishing inside the top two would give them a place in Champions League qualifying, and all the riches that could potentially come with it later down the line.Celtic exploring Jon McCracken dealFootball Insider revealed earlier this week that Celtic are exploring the possibility of a move for Dundee FC goalkeeper Jon McCracken this summer.