Heart of Midlothian will hold manager interviews this week after already having informal talks with identified candidates.

What's happening at Heart of Midlothian?

The club is moving quickly to replace Derek McInnes, who is set to be appointed as Rangers manager in the next few days, having agreed a three-year deal.

Why the rush for Heart of Midlothian?

With the squad returning for pre-season on June 25, Heart of Midlothian are keen to have a new manager in place to prepare for the Champions League qualifiers in late July.

What comes next for Heart of Midlothian?

The Heart of Midlothian board met on Sunday to discuss plans for getting the process underway quickly, and formal interviews will take place later this week. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Pre-season start | June 25 | | Champions League qualifiers | Late July | The draw for the Champions League tie is taking place this Wednesday. And with Jamestown Analytics working in the background, the club was able to quickly identify possible next managers using their data. So the new manager should be in place for the return to training, if all goes according to plan.