Hearts' Talismanic Striker Lawrence Shankland Faces Uncertain Future Ahead of Pre-Season Training Camp
With Hearts set to embark on a pre-season training camp in Spain this weekend, the future of talismanic striker Lawrence Shankland remains uncertain as his contract with the club expires at the end of this month. Since joining Hearts in 2022, Shankland has become a reliable goal-scorer in Scotland's top flight, scoring 68 goals in 137 appearances across all competitions, maintaining an impressive one-in-two ratio.
New head coach Derek McInnes has expressed a desire to keep Shankland at the club and tie him down to a new deal, with conversations ongoing between player and club. Optimism among Hearts supporters has been boosted by the recent acquisition of a 29% stake in the club by Brighton and Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom. However, Shankland's absence from the training camp has added to the speculation surrounding his future.
McInnes has highlighted Shankland's potential to score 25-30 goals a season in the right team and setup, and believes Hearts can offer both security and a chance to be part of a successful team. With Bloom aiming to disrupt the pattern of domination in Scottish football, there is an expectation that Hearts will be active in the transfer market.
Shankland's goal-scoring ability and experience make him a valuable asset for Hearts. However, with his contract expiring and him approaching 30, he is likely considering his earning potential. Despite this, no deal has been done, suggesting any alternative offers received by Shankland were not to his liking. Pre-season is about to get underway, and things will come to a head in the coming days.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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