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...

9. 3. Lawrence Shankland
Hearts current captain Lawrence Shankland has scored 46 goals since joining the side in 2022. | SNS Group

10. 2. Rudi Skacel
Czech Republic star Rudi Skacel scored 48 goals in his stay at Tynecastle from 2005-2006 and again from 2010-2012. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602

11. 1. Jamie Walker
Hearts winger, Walker, scored 54 goals in his two stints at the club from 2011-2018 and 2019-2022. | SNS Group


