Lawrence Shankland, who is currently with Hearts, will be out of contract next summer and will be eligible to negotiate with other clubs starting in January. Contrary to expectations, he did not receive any bids during the summer transfer window. The club remains open to resuming contract discussions, although Shankland has previously turned down their offers. This situation indicates that he may decide to complete his contract with Hearts. Andrew McKinlay, the chief executive of Hearts, highlighted that the club is not willing to disrupt their wage structures to keep Shankland, but he also mentioned that they are prepared to discuss a contract extension.

Lawrence Shankland, who is currently playing for Hearts, netted 31 goals last season. Despite his remarkable performance, the club did not receive any transfer bids for him over the summer. Shankland's contract with Hearts is due to expire next summer, which opens up the possibility of him leaving the club at the end of the season. Hearts' management conveyed their surprise at the absence of offers and stated their openness to discuss a contract extension if Shankland or his advisors initiated the conversation. However, up to this point, there have been no discussions or offers on the table.