| There was little comment today from Dens concerning a weekend report Tynecastle boss Jim Jefferies sees the Scotland Under-21 man as the perfect partner for his other major close-season signing Kevin Kyle.
Dundee did, however, confirm there has been no contact from the capital about their prize asset.
It’s understood Jefferies could make a move in the next week or so and, if he does, could come up with a low six-figure bid.
With it only likely to be slightly more than the Dark Blues paid Livingston for the 19-year-old a year ago, the offer will get an instant knock back.
Griffiths scored 19 goals last season and picked up a second SFL Young Player of the Year award in a row, leaving several clubs monitoring his situation.
While it’s not 100% certain the player will still be at Dens at the end of the summer, he will only be sold if an exceptional offer comes in.
And the bulk of any money earned would be handed to boss Gordon Chisholm to further strengthen his squad.
In Hearts’ case, even if the money was right, the fact he was a Hibs fan as a boy would be an added problem.
Just before he joined Dundee, Griffiths was linked with a move to Tynecastle, but immediately made it clear his Easter Road leanings meant he did not see that as an option.
Meanwhile, midfielder Richie Hart has completed his six-month loan move to Swedes Ostersunds. Hart, who was told he was surplus to requirements at Dens, should have the option of making his switch to the continent permanent if things work out.
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