Hearts are still waiting for the transfer fee of defender Nuru Sulley from Libyan side Al Nasr.

The payment of the transfer believed to be around $130,000 has delayed due to the political unrest in the North African country.

The Accra-side are desperate to have the funds available which will help to facilitate the acquisition of new players ahead of the start of the new season.

Hearts are struggling to land their targeted players despite reports of funds being made available to coach Herbert Addo.

Sulley, a towering figure at the back for Hearts, has been farmed out on a loan to Egyptian side El Geish due to the political upheaval in Libya.

The Libyan Federation has been forced to postpone League matches following clashes between rebel factions in the country.