Ryotaro Meshino has said goodbye to former club Gamba Osaka ahead of his move to Hearts. Pic: Lionel Piguet for JSoccer Magazine

The Japanese forward hopes to have his UK visa approved on Tuesday by authorities in his homeland. He will then head to Europe to begin a season-long loan at Tynecastle Park and could make his debut against Hamilton on Saturday.

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Hearts have already received Meshino's UK work permit and hoped his visa would be confirmed in time for him to travel to Scotland at the weekend. However, the 21-year-old has been told his visa application will be determined on Tuesday and he expects to land in the Capital the following day.