Highly rated centre-half pens deal until end of the season.

Hearts have snapped up highly rated defender Jake Hutchings until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old centre-half joins the club following a successful trial stint at the Hearts Football Academy following his release from Torquay United.

Londoner Jake will link up with Jack Ross’ U20s side and goes straight into the squad for tonight’s Development League match against Hibs.

Meanwhile, U20s midfielder Aaron Scott has left the club.

Picture courtesy of Torquay Herald Express.