We take a look at the contenders to be the next permanent manager of Hearts as they search for a replacement for Derek McInnes.
Hearts narrowly missed out on the Scottish Premiership title last season following their agonising defeat at Celtic on the final day.
McInnes, who only arrived in Edinburgh last summer, has since left the club to take up the vacant position at Rangers following Danny Rohl's departure to RB Salzburg.
The club are now searching for a suitable replacement who is capable of leading another title challenge next season.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Hearts manager.
Next Hearts Manager Contenders
René Hake
Former Manchester United assistant manager René Hake has emerged as one of the leading contender to be the next man in the Hearts hotseat.
Hake has left his role as assistant manager at Feyenoord and the club are reportedly looking to hold talks with him.
The 54-year-old has forged a strong coaching reputation in Europe and he has previously managed the likes of FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles.
Dick Schreuder
NEC manager Dick Schreuder was tentatively linked with a move to Leicester City last month following his excellent work in the Netherlands.
He guided NEC to a third-placed finish in the Eredivisie and he has caught the eye of plenty of clubs.
His style of football is very much an attacking, front-footed approach and that is something which would appeal to Hearts fans.
Robbie Keane
The Republic of Ireland hero has won league titles as a manager in both Israel and Hungary so far in his career.
He recently left his role at Ferencvaros and he has been linked with a variety of roles.
Keane appeared to be in the frame for the Celtic job until they extended Martin O'Neill's contract, but a move to last season's title rivals could prove fruitful.
John McGlynn
A familiar name to Hearts fans, John McGlynn spent eight months in charge at the club before being dismissed in February 2013.
A lot has changed in the 13 years since and McGlynn has worked wonders at current club Falkirk.
After leading the club to back-to-back promotions, the 64-year-old led Falkirk to an impressive sixth-placed finish in the top-flight last season.
David Wagner
David Wagner has been out of work since being relieved of his duties at Norwich City back in May 2024.
Wagner had guided the Canaries into the Championship play-offs and prior to that he led Huddersfield Town to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2017.
He has been linked with a number of positions in England in recent times but he is yet to return to the dugout.
