Sources: Burnley, Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers race to sign Hearts star Alex Cochrane
Burnley, Ipswich and Blackburn are racing to sign Hearts defender Alex Cochrane before the transfer cut-off, sources have told Football Insider.
The 23-year-old has impressed at the Edinburgh club and his performances have alerted Premier League outfit Burnley and Championship duo Ipswich and Blackburn.
The trio have all registered their interest in a late-window deal for the former Brighton star.
Cochrane, who can play at left-back, left midfield or central midfield, is into the final 18 months of his contract at Tynecastle.
The Englishman has made 21 appearances in all competitions for Hearts this season and he has chipped in with four assists.
Cochrane was initially sent to the Jambos on a season-long loan in 2021, where he helped them to the Scottish Cup final, but his move was made permanent for an undisclosed fee.
He has made 108 appearances in all competitions, notching five goals and 13 assists.
This season, he has been everpresent for Steven Naismith’s side having started every game he has been available for in all competitions.
He never made a first-team appearance for Brighton in his four-year spell at the club, meaning a move back to England football would see him earn his first senior minutes in English football.
Burnley have been active in their attempts to bolster their squad this month, with Football Insider revealing (24 January) that they are in talks with Ajax over a loan deal for ex-Man City winger Carlos Forbs.
Ipswich, after clinching a point against league leaders Leicester City on Monday (22 January), are keen to add to their squad as they vie for promotion to the Premier League.
Hearts are third in the Scottish top flight after a six-game unbeaten run.
Burnley sit 19th in the Premier League table while Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers are second and 17th in the Championship respectively.
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