Lawrence Shankland - it's been the name on everyone's lips this transfer window as Hearts fans wait tentatively to see if their club captain and star striker will sign a contract extension with the Tynecastle side or look for opportunities elsewhere.
If the rumours are to be believed, Shankland may not be short of options but the Hearts board have made it abundantly clear they do not wish to part with the 28-year-old. Only an exceptional offer would be of any interest, claimed the powers that be.
Hearts currently sit third in the Premiership, following a string of excellent results and are in a commanding position to take the European Conference League Spot for the 2024/25 season.
Ahead of their return to action next week, here is where Lawrence Shankland sits in the top goal scorers Hearts have seen since 2000...

5. Mark de Vries
From 2002-2005, de Vries scored 33 goals for the Jambos. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602

6. 6. Andy Kirk
Northern Irishman Kirk scored 35 goals during his time at Jambos which stretched from 1999-2004. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602

7. 5. Liam Boyce
Joining Hearts in 2020, the Northern Irish forward has scored 36 goals for the Tynecastle crowds. | SNS Group

8. 4. Callum Paterson
The Scotland utility player helped the Jambos to promotion and scored 38 goals from 2012-2016. | SNS Group


