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Hearts beat Rangers to sign Steven Naismith on loan from Norwich

Steven Naismith hasn't featured for Norwich City since August
Image: Steven Naismith is set to return to Scotland and sign a loan deal with Hearts

Hearts have pipped rivals Rangers to the loan signing of Norwich striker Steven Naismith.

The 29-year-old is out of favour at Carrow Road and will sign a loan deal until the summer.

Rangers were tipped to bring their former striker back to Ibrox but have been beaten by Hearts, Sky Sources understand.

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Naismith, who has 45 international caps for Scotland, is expected to travel to Edinburgh on Thursday for a medical.

Hearts are hopeful of having international clearance in time to have the 29-year-old registered to play in Sunday's Scottish Cup tie against rivals Hibernian, live on Sky Sports.

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Ten points currently separate Rangers and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, with the Ibrox club sitting in third place.

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Hearts are in fifth, five points adrift of Hibs.

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