Hearts coach Sergio Traguil has rubbished widespread reports claiming NINE high-profile players will be transfer-listed at the end of the season as 'nonsense'.

The Portuguese trainer is livid with the claims which has the tendency to cripple the cohesion of his team as they chase their first Premier League crown in seven years.

The widely circulated report suggested top stars including captain Robin Gnagne as well as vice-captain Owusu Bempah are on their way out.

The report further claimed the axe will fall on some big name players including Sabahn Laryea, Richmond Yamoah, Paul Acquah, Selasi Adjei, Foovi Aguidi, Leonard Tawiah and Isaac Oduro.

But the Europen tactician has denied the claims as 'lies and nonsense'.

The nine players according to reports will be out of the club as part of strategies to restructure the club.

The source further hinted that most of the players have their contracts expiring at the end of the season.