It's been a frustrating season for Hearts, with them relegated to thee Scottish Championship.
Manager Daniel Stendel will no doubt be taking stock of what he has available to him at the moment with one eye on some summer business.
One particular area he may be looking at is the free agent market and with that in mind, we've outlined nine players that Hearts could look to snap up...
The 25-year-old is a former favourite of Stendel that has hardly got a look in since his exit.
Thiam is out of contract with the Tykes this summer, could we see him reunite with his former boss at Hearts?
Leonard's current deal at Millwall is set to expire in the summer.
The 27-year-old could be just what Hearts need to help give them some more control in the centre of the park
The 21-year-old goalkeeper sees his deal at Elland Road expire this summer and could be the sort of signing that pays dividends in the future.
We've seen Stendel's keenness to work with young players in the past, which would make Huffer a good fit.
The Wigan centre-back is set to become a free agent in the summer and could help bolster Hearts' backline.
They may face some competition for Dunkley but it could be a strong move if they can get it done.
Another young player that hasn't quite got an opportunity to prove himself yet.
Gomis' Forest contract is up this summer, could Hearts be an ideal place for him to kick-on?
The Ipswich winger has proven his quality in League One in the past but is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.
He could provide Hearts with an additional threat in the final third.
Stendel signed the Austrian goalkeeper for Barnsley last July and could bring him to Tynecastle on a free transfer this summer.
The 27-year-old would bolster Hearts' goalkeeping options and could be a smart signing.
Another of Stendel's regulars during his time in charge of Barnsley, the left-back is out of contract in the summer.
Pinillos has excelled under the German in the past and could be a fantastic addition to Hearts' backline.
The 21-year-old midfielder is set to become a free agent this summer and looks a promising young player.
We know Stendel is keen on putting faith in youth, so this could be a match made in heaven and a shrewd signing for Hearts.