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?
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9. Josh Ginnelly
The English winger was in and out at the start of the season but his good form has propelled into the starting XI of late Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. Murray Thomas
The youngster made two appearances off the bench last term but has yet to feature this season. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group / SFA
11. Robert Snodgrass
The 35-year-old midfielder signed a one-year deal when he joined in September. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
12. Euan Henderson
The 22-year-old forward started in Istanbul and has made a handful of appearances off the bench this term. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group