Hearts lure too strong for Maclean

St Johnstone have confirmed that their veteran striker Steven Maclean will join Hearts in the summer.

The Perth club said that the 35-year-old had signed a two-year deal with the Edinburgh club, ending a six-year spell in Perth.

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright said: “Hearts contacted us last week to let us know they were speaking to Steven and the expectation was that he’d sign for them on a pre-contract.

“It’s a shame to see him go, but we wish him all the best because he’s been a fantastic servant to this football club since he joined in 2012.

“I don’t think Steven owes the club or me anything.

“I can see the attraction for Steven and Hearts is a big club. At this stage in his career, it’s a move he felt he couldn’t turn down.”