Report: Hearts in talks with MK Dons over Osman Sow return

Hearts have reportedly opened talks with MK Dons over the prospect of striker Osman Sow returning to Tynecastle.

Jambos boss Craig Levein is in the market for a new forward following the sale of last season's top scorer Kyle Lafferty to Rangers on a two-year deal.

Sow scored 23 goals in 52 games during 19 months at Hearts before leaving for China in February 2016.

According to Sky Sports News, the 28-year-old appears set to return for a second spell in Scottish football with his former club, with a possible loan move on the cards.

Sow spent two successful seasons in Edinburgh between 2014 and 2016 under former Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson, who later signed the Swede for MK Dons.