Conor Sammon 'agrees Hearts deal after negotiating early release from Derby County'

Derby's Conor Sammon and Leicester's Zoumana Bakayogo battle for the ball during their League Cup match on September 24, 2013
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Conor Sammon reportedly agrees a three-year contract with Scottish side Hearts as the striker prepares to leave Derby County before his current deal expires.

Derby County striker Conor Sammon has agreed a three-year contract with Scottish Premiership side Hearts, according to reports.

The 29-year-old Irishman is reportedly expected to formally sign for the Edinburgh club next week on his return from holiday.

According to BBC Sport, Sammon has negotiated an early release from his contract with the Championship club as Hearts need to register players for the Europa League 10 days before that.

Sammon, who had a previous spell in Scotland's top flight with Kilmarnock, spent last season on loan to Sheffield United in League One, scoring six times in 33 appearances.

Neil Danns of Bolton Wanderers and Stephen Warnock of Derby County battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bolton Wanderers and Derby County at the Macron Stadium on August 8, 2015
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