A huge amount of uncertainty hovers above Tynecastle currently. There has been the SPFL resolution which has prompted Hearts chairman Ann Budge to speak out against the governing body and propose that there should be a temporary league adjustment due to the current climate with no one sure when football will return.
It makes preparing for next season difficult with the club unsure which division they will be in and therefore there is a knock-on effect with regards to recruitment. Free transfers will, as always be key.
There are a number of former Hearts players out of contract in the summer, including a raft of fan favourites. Click and scroll through to see any players you would like to return to Tynecastle.
. 17/12/17 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP HEARTS v CELTIC TYNECASTLE PARK - EDINBURGH Hearts' Kyle Lafferty (left) with Jon McLaughlin at full-time
A number of ex-Hearts stars are out of contract in the summer. Picture: SNS | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
. Eggert Jonsson
The Icelandic international has played in England, Portugal and Denmark where he is currently contracted to top-flight club SonderjyskE. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Kenny Smith
. Craig Gordon
Gordon, who left Hearts for Sunderland for £9m, was linked with a return to Tynecastle in January from Celtic. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes
. Demetri Mitchell
The left-sided player had two spells on loan at Hearts from Manchester United. Recently recovered from injury. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
. David Templeton
The forward re-joined Hamilton Accies in January on a short-term deal. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Andrew West
. Alim Ozturk
The scorer of that goal against Hibs is coming to the end of his two-year deal at Sunderland. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Bill Murray
1. Eggert Jonsson
The Icelandic international has played in England, Portugal and Denmark where he is currently contracted to top-flight club SonderjyskE. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Kenny Smith
2. Craig Gordon
Gordon, who left Hearts for Sunderland for £9m, was linked with a return to Tynecastle in January from Celtic. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes
3. Demetri Mitchell
The left-sided player had two spells on loan at Hearts from Manchester United. Recently recovered from injury. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
4. David Templeton
The forward re-joined Hamilton Accies in January on a short-term deal. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Andrew West