Many members of the squad are in the last 12 months of their contract, which means raises the prospect of other clubs approaching them and negotiating pre-contract deals when the January transfer window opens.
Hearts were stung by the free agent market last year when John Souttar was able to leave for Rangers with no transfer fee necessary. The Gorgie Road club will obviously be keen to avoid any repeat scenarios, but how many on expiring deals will the club be desperate to keep?
Here’s the full list...
1. Ross Stewart
Now be the third-choice keeper after the signing of Zander Clark. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
2. Michael Smith
The experienced defender has started the season strongly. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
3. Cammy Logan
Expected to battle for the right wing-back spot before injury last term, the young defender is back on loan again, this time with Kelty Hearts. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group / SRU
4. Peter Haring
Austrian midfielder signed a new contract in the summer but it was only a one-year extension. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group