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Oisin Mc Entee scored six goals during his three-year stay with Walsall Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin Mc Entee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year deal. Republic of Ireland under-21 international Mc Entee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in 2022. He was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC Wimbledon. Mc Entee, who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Tynecastle side on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer. "It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts, " said new Hearts boss Derek Mc Innes. "He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus. " Mc Entee is Mc Innes' third signing following the acquisition of Belgian forward Elton Kabangu and Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis. Mc Entee is among a number of out-of-contract players at Walsall, with the club in talks with nine others to extend their stays after the disappointing end to their season. The Saddlers are in discussions with goalkeeper Sam Hornby, defenders Liam Gordon, Harry Williams and Priestley Farquharson, midfielders Ryan Stirk and Ronan Maher and forwards Albert Adomah, Jamille Matt and Douglas James-Taylor. They have released four players - goalkeeper George Barrett, defender Donervon Daniels, midfielder Jack Earing and striker Danny Johnson - but have exercised options to extend the contracts of defenders Rico Browne and Evan Weir. Another eight first-team regulars - Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Josh Gordon, Charlie Lakin, Brandon Comley, Levi Amantchi, Taylor Allen and David Okagbue - remain under contract at the Bescot Stadium. How Acerbi beat cancer, alcohol abuse and depression to star for Inter Piastri beats Norris to pole position in Spain Draper outclasses rising star Fonseca at French Open Alison spends a revealing weekend with Jimmy Carr Victoria Coren Mitchell takes the host's seat Jeremy, Richard and James embark on a classic Top Gear road trip Flock to watch Shaun's new shenanigans How Acerbi beat cancer, alcohol abuse and depression to star for Inter What did we learn from Andreatta's first game as Scotland head coach? Embarrassing defeat and bizarre parade - inside Man Utd's troubled trip 'Footballing architect' - how Luis Enrique led PSG to brink of glory Champions League winners? Best moment? Star player? Pundits' picks Spanish Grand Prix: Five things to know before race weekend. Video Spanish Grand Prix: Five things to know before race weekend How Earps went from £25 a game to 'Mary, Queen of Stops' How Chelsea moved to brink of signing £30m Delap Brook era begins with dominant win over West Indies Video Brook era begins with dominant win over West Indies Overcoming struggles & Taylor's advice - Humphries seals triple crown Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Widely mocked, wildly celebrated - how Chelsea won the Conference League 'Retirement is terrifying - but Fury's not done' Why US Open comes at crucial moment for women's golf How Antony became a 'hero in Betis' after Man Utd sadness In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week How Schmid screengrab reignited putter debate F1 Q&A: Would Monaco have been better without two-stop rule? How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit From winning i Pods to Grand Slams - Djokovic's 100 titles Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.