Icons, flops and a little bit of the middle ground - it all features in an expensively assembled Hearts XI.
A six-figure fee has been spent by the Jambos on Kenneth Vargas, as his loan move from CS Herediano is made permanent on a five-year deal. He will form a key part of Steven Naismith's plans moving forward but it's far from the first time Hearts have splashed cash on talent.
From club icons to the topsy-turvy days of the Vladimir Romanov era, the Tynecastle side have had mixed results when it comes to big fees on players. Some would leave without much of a trace while others remained to become stalwarts and write their name into maroon history.
The Edinburgh Evening News takes a look at who fits into the expensive Hearts XI. Using a 4-4-2 formation, the only stipulation is a player can only move forward or back one space. For example, a striker could not play right-back.
From club icons to the topsy-turvy days of the Vladimir Romanov era, the Tynecastle side have had mixed results when it comes to big fees on players. Some would leave without much of a trace while others remained to become stalwarts and write their name into maroon history.
5. ST: Jose Goncalves (£700K)
The concrete information on Mauricio Pinilla is slim so another big money signing of the Romanov era comes into play. Was claimed to be on more than £10,000 a week in wages, incurring tens of thousands in medical bills. Photo: SNS Group Bill Murray
6. RM: Mirsad Beslija (£850k)
The Bosnian Bullet broke the Hearts transfer record with an £850k move in 2006. Didn't live up to the billing as serious injury problems ensued and he failed to win a regular first team place. Loaned to Belgium with Sint-Truidense for the 2007–08 season and released in October 2008. Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Laryea Kingston (£500k)
Fan favourite Kingston spent one season on loan at Tynecastle in 2007 before signing a permanent deal until 2010.
8. CM: Colin Cameron (£400K)
Joined in a Raith exchange deal with John Millar moving to the Kirkcaldy side. Five years included captaincy and the opening goal in the legendary 2-1 win over Rangers in 1998. Photo: SNS Group