Back to the Watford Newsfeed

Greek giants AEK Athens close in on deal for Hearts star Penrice

Hearts defender James Penrice is set to complete a move to Greek giants AEK Athens.

The left-back, who joined from Livingston last summer, was Hearts’ player of the year, making 38 appearances and scoring twice.

The Tynecastle club can expect a seven-figure fee for Penrice, who has two years left on his contract.

The 26-year-old had previously been linked with English Championship trio Southampton, Watford and Preston North End.

Hearts defender James Penrice is set to move to Greek giants AEK Athens
Hearts defender James Penrice is set to move to Greek giants AEK Athens

Meanwhile, Lawrence Shankland revealed he simply could not bring himself to close the door on his Hearts career after the talismanic captain dramatically re-signed with the Edinburgh club for the next three years.