Hearts supporters are not exactly big fans of the current team at present. There were already serious reservations about the quality in the squad prior to Tuesday’s embarrassing 2-1 loss to Brora Rangers – a result that could legitimately be described as one of the worst in the club’s history.
There have been numerous clear-outs of the first-team throughout the last few years and it’s rarely ended well for the Gorgie Road side. That being said, the thought of making wholesale changes is currently more appealing to the majority than attempting to tackle next season’s Scottish Premiership with the status quo.
For reinforcements to arrive a number of players will need to depart, for both finances and to create space in the squad.
The likes of Colin Doyle, Craig Wighton and Olly Lee are on loan and their deals will expire this summer. As for the rest...

. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 17: A general view of Tynecastle Park during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, on April 17, 2020, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Mark Scates / SNS Group)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 17: A general view of Tynecastle Park during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, on April 17, 2020, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Mark Scates / SNS Group) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

. Gary Mackay-Steven
The former Celtic winger has a deal until summer of 2023. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

. Loic Damour
The forgotten man of Tynecastle still has a deal until 2023. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

. Jamie Walker
The midfielder has a contract until summer of 2022. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

. Lewis Moore
The young winger's deal with Arbroath will expire in the summer but he's at Hearts until 2022. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

. Christophe Berra
Veteran centre-back's contract expires this summer. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

. Andy Halliday
The midfielder also sees his deal expire in 2022. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

. Scott McGill
The youngster's contract expires in summer of 2022. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

. Harry Cochrane
On loan at Montrose. His contract expires this summer but coaching staff are keen to get him inked to a new deal. Photo: Bill Murray - SNS Group


. Craig Halkett
The centre-back's contract expires in the summer of 2022. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

. Zdenek Zlamal
The goalkeeper's deal expires in the summer. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

1. Gary Mackay-Steven
The former Celtic winger has a deal until summer of 2023. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

2. Loic Damour
The forgotten man of Tynecastle still has a deal until 2023. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

3. Jamie Walker
The midfielder has a contract until summer of 2022. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

4. Lewis Moore
The young winger's deal with Arbroath will expire in the summer but he's at Hearts until 2022. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group