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Hearts' Don Cowie believes Callum Paterson is more than a steady defender

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Image: Callum Paterson has been the subject of two bids from Wigan Athletic

Don Cowie reckons the suitors chasing Hearts right-back Callum Paterson will be getting more than just a steady defender if they can prise him away from Tynecastle.

Sky sources understand Championship club Wigan have seen two offers for the Scotland defender turned down by Gorgie chiefs.

Jambos head coach Robbie Neilson is reportedly bracing himself for another approach ahead of Wednesday's transfer deadline.

Former Cardiff and Watford midfielder Cowie has no doubt that Paterson, who scored Hearts' opener in the 2-1 win over Partick Thistle on Saturday, can shine in England and reckons his ability to make an impact at both ends of the pitch will make him especially attractive to clubs down south.

He said: "Callum is still a young player but he is an experienced player.

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Manager Robbie Neilson says Hearts and Wigan are "miles apart" in the valuation of defender Callum Paterson

"He has played a lot of games already but has just got on with things these couple of weeks while all this speculation that has been going on. That says a lot about his character.

"Against St Johnstone in the cup, he scored and won a penalty for us. He was brilliant against Inverness last week despite all the rumours going round about offers coming in for him.

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"Then against Thistle he popped up with another vital goal for us. He's not just a right-back, he's a real goal threat and if someone does come in and sign him, that's what they'll get."

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