It’s just a few days until Hearts are back in action as they prepare to take on St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Both sides are battling hard to end the year in third place with the Jambos edging the Paisley side on goal difference at present.
However a win at the weekend for either team will greatly shift the momentum and heat up the battle for those European spots. St Mirren started the campaign exceptionally strongly but have since plateaued while the Jambos are fresh off an unbelievable win against Celtic.
Steven Naismith’s side travelled to Parkhead after two consecutive defeats and defeated Brendan Rodgers’ outfit 2-0, with to goals from Stephen Kingsley and this transfer season’s hot topic Lawrence Shankland.
Ahead of the weekend’s action, here is the latest news from Tynecastle as the January transfer season edges closer…
Hearts starlet signs extension
Hearts’ Liam McFarlane has signed a new contract with the Tynecastle club which is now set to see him remain at the club until the summer of 2026. (Hearts FC) The 19-year-old has enjoyed another successful season in the Lowland League, starting every league game for Hearts B side which sits third in the table.
His manager Liam Fox, said : “I think this is a reward for his performances. Liam is currently enjoying a consistent run of games and producing a consistent level of performance, but also his attitude and application off the pitch has improved in every area.
“This is a good step for him, and we are happy for him because we have seen significant improvement in his game.” He must continue to strive and work every day, despite having four excellent goalkeepers in front of him. So the challenge for him is to maintain working hard in order to put pressure on the club’s other goalkeepers.”
‘Missed the boat’ claim
According to journalist Chris Jack, Lawrence Shankland will not be a Rangers player if Hearts demand a £5 million fee. He has also suggested that the club may have already’missed the boat’ on the striker.
“There’s also a sense that Rangers have missed the boat on him,” the sports reporter speculated during the Rangers Review Morning briefing. He’s been on the market a few times in the last few years. It’s one of those should-have-beens if the Rangers hadn’t moved for him at the appropriate time…
“It all boils down to Hearts’ demands.” If Hearts can sell for £2 million, Rangers should go ahead and do it. Unfortunately, I don’t see it happening. Why would Hearts sell such a treasured asset, such an important player, for £2 million? Rangers will not be there at the bargaining table if it exceeds £5 million.
“Fair play to Hearts if they get £5 million for Lawrence Shankland; I wish him and them all the best, but he will not be a Rangers player for £5 million; that’s just not going to happen.”
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