Hearts did not attempt to hijack fellow Scottish Premiership side Hibernian’s move for Fulham forward Kieron Bowie, according to the Daily Record.
The 21-year-old is set to return to Scotland by permanently ending his association with Premier League side Fulham.
The Cottagers are set to pocket a fee in the region of £600,000 from the sale of Bowie, who they bought from Raith Rovers in 2020.
HIbs had not been the only side trying to wrap up a deal for Bowie, with Wrexham and Barnsley having also tried their luck.