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Hearts boss Robbie Neilson says 'quality missing' in transfer window

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson shouts instructions during the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh.
Image: Robbie Neilson looking for 'quality signing' for Hearts

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson says he will only add to his squad in the transfer window if a quality player becomes available.

Neilson has guided his side to third place in the Premiership table in their first season back in the top flight and is looking to secure a European place next term.

He takes his side to Hamilton this Sunday - live on Sky Sports - looking to build on the 6-0 home win over Motherwell last weekend which lifted them eight points clear of fourth-placed St Johnstone.

And while he is happy with the squad that has kicked on from last season's Championship stroll, Neilson admits he would be prepared to pay in the final week of the window for the right player.

Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, he said: "We're looking. We're looking to see what is out there.

"I've said all along I would like to add an attacker to the squad but only if it's value for money. You have to add quality to your squad but at the moment there is nothing out there."

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Former Hearts manager George Burley says securing European football will be success for Jambos this season

And former Hearts boss George Burley says Neilson can consider this campaign a success if they maintain their place in the top three come May.

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Burley, who had a successful short spell in charge at Tynecastle in 2005, believes the current top two in the table will continue to occupy those positions until the end of the season.

"I think this season it will be a little bit early for Hearts," Burley, who won eight of his first 10 games in charge of the Jambos, told Sky Sports News HQ. "It's only their first season back in the Premiership.

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"Aberdeen have had a great season but really when you look at Celtic, their financial clout and the depth of their squad, you have to say they are odds-on favourities.

"But I think it's one step at a time for Hearts. They have progressed immensely in the last couple of seasons, were promoted last year, and if they can get a European spot this season then that will be a fantastic achievement for them."

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