Minnesota United FC has agreed to terms on a deal with winger Sam Nicholson that will make him a Loon through 2019, sources have told ESPN FC.
Nicholson, 22, leaves Scotland as a free agent after playing four seasons with Heart of Midlothian.
It's believed there will be a sell-on clause in his contract, sources said, ensuring Hearts sees some financial gain if Minnesota sells Nicholson down the road. Allocation money will not be required to limit his salary cap hit.
Minnesota United declined to comment on the pending deal. Nicholson visited the Twin Cities last month, and the Edinburgh News reported two weeks ago that a deal with Minnesota was expected.