Hearts have held talks with ex-Kotoko striker Latif Amadu over a possible transfer, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.

Amadu is a free agent after leaving the Ghanaian giants at the end of last season.

Officials of the capital-based side have held discussions with the striker over a possible move to the club.

GHANsoccernet.com understands talks have reached an advanced stage with the player keen to sign the dotted lines once he agrees a personal fee.

Hearts are keen to bolster their squad ahead of the start of the new season.

The club top hierarchy has come under mounting pressure following their lack of transfer activity.