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Andrew Mc Kinlay says Hearts' new signings have "hit the ground running" Hearts are close to signing Pierre Landry Kabore but also expect departures, says chief executive Andrew Mc Kinlay. Narva Trans and Burkino Faso winger Kabore has been linked with the Scottish Premiership club. Christian Borchgrevink, Claudio Braga, Stuart Findlay, Sabah Kerjota, Alexandros Kyziridis and Oisin Mc Entee have already arrived at Tyncastle this summer while Elton Kabangu has formalised a move following a loan spell. Derek Mc Innes' side have won all four of his games this term, securing top spot in Premier Sports Cup Group E and a place in the last 16. They host Aberdeen in their Premiership opener on 4 August. "We're hoping to get Kabore over the line, " Mc Kinlay told club media. Hearts hit four past Dumbarton on way to last 16 Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app "Some of the players that we've brought in so far, they've hit the ground running, some real excitement among some of these players. You can tell we're going to play in a different way. "What we haven't had yet is the new width on the right, but we've now got Kerjota in and I think as everyone knows, as well. "As far as doing any more, the focus is very much now on moving in the other direction. That's very much the manager's view on things. "Now he's had a chance to assess the squad, there will unfortunately be some players that are just surplus to requirements, just based on a numbers game. "So we'll hopefully move some players out before the end of the window. Whether we bring any more in will depend partly on what goes out, but it's not that we're not looking, not monitoring, and we'll always be doing that. " Stokes retires hurt as England near 500-4 Hey big spenders - Liverpool lead top-four domination of £1bn deals Piastri sets dominant pole for Belgian GP sprint race Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories Film-maker Roger Ross Williams examines the American prison system Radio 4's multi award-winning ‘antidote to panel games’ 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Hey big spenders - Liverpool lead top-four domination of £1bn deals How England can beat Spain in Euro 2025 final 'He's got no fear' - Australia pin hopes against Lions on powerhouse Valetini Stokes, Crawley and Duckett star as England take control of fourth Test. Video Stokes, Crawley and Duckett star as England take control of fourth Test Champions and fearless youth - who's in England's World Cup squad? Drop James? Start Mead? How do England beat Spain? Video Drop James? Start Mead? How do England beat Spain? Tour de France route changed because of diseased cows Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights. Video Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights 'A win-win' - reaction in Barcelona to Rashford's arrival 'Greatest stadium on earth' - Lions set for debut at The 'G Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket? Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Video Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Prem season to open with first Thursday night game Are Aston Martin dark horses to sign Verstappen? Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series. Video Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series 'Historic' football regulator bill becomes law - what it means for fans 'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff. Video'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff 'We felt like Premier League footballers' - Jones relives 2005 Ashes Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.