Overview
- Birmingham City confirmed Leonard has joined Hearts on loan for the remainder of the season, with possible availability for Sunday’s Celtic fixture if registration is completed in time.
- Manager Derek McInnes said Leonard knows the club and Scottish football and described the signing as a timely boost to bolster the squad.
- Reports indicate the agreement is a straight loan with no option to buy, following interest in the player from clubs in England, Europe and MLS.
- Leonard, 24, has made 17 appearances for Birmingham this season and previously spent time in Hearts’ youth setup before moving to Brighton in 2018.
- Hearts stay active in the window after fast‑tracking striker Rogers Mato, while talks around Forest Green’s Laurent Mendy have pointed to a potential summer revisit rather than a January move.