by Gillian McDade
Cookstown’s Aaron Hughes is close to extending his Hearts contract by another 12 months, it’s been reported.
He says he’s keen to stay at Tynecastle next season.
Hughes signed a six-month deal upon joining Hearts in January with the aim of reviewing his future in the summer.
The 37-year-old says he is now ready to commit his future to Hearts until summer 2018.
Hughes hasn’t played in any of their past four matches due to a calf injury.