BREAKING NEWS: Lawrence Shankland finally makes a career decision to sign a new contract
BREAKING NEWS: Lawrence Shankland finally makes a career decision to sign a new contract
Hearts have opened contract talks with Lawrence Shankland to entice him to remain with the
Jambos amidst interest in the prolific goalscorer.
Celtic had been cited as being interested in taking the Scotland Internationalist but this as rumour
has died down in recent weeks.
As reported by The Sun, Hearts manager Steven Naismith has said that talks are underway to secure
the 28-year-old on a long-term contract.
A report earlier this month from HITC said that Brendan Rodgers was interested in signing the
Heart of Midlothian skipper.
The Celtic manager has already said that he rates Shankland so there could be some interest there.
However, there is a question as to whether he would represent the quality that the manager spoke about
requiring as he looks to improve European results. With that said,
he could represent a viable domestic option and be well placed to convert
chances that are created in the wide areas.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 16: Lawrence Shankland of Hearts vies with Liam Scales of Celtic
during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian at
Celtic Park Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland.
In 75 appearances for Hearts, Shankland has scored 46 goals and assisted on 7 occasions.
This record is mirrored at both Dundee United and Ayr United,
40 goals in 74 appearances at Tannadice and 61 goals and 24 assists in 73 appearances at Somerset Park.
Shankland is the main man at Tynecastle, sporting the armband in Craig Gordon’s absence,
and Hearts will be keen to tie him down.
It seems unlikely that Celtic would move for the player given that turns 29 this year.
The Scottish Champions are close to signing Nicolas Kuhn from Rapid Vienna and
are expected to complete the deal in the next few days.
The manager is expected to prioritise the signing of a left back and a centre forward as well as
shifting through the periphery of the squad.
‘Rangers remain in pole position for Shankland’
Rangers are still in pole position to sign 29-year-old Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland,
who is out of contract with Heart of Midlothian next summer, when the transfer window opens in January.
(Football Insider), external
Chelsea have made Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall available for transfer in the January window,
but although Rangers had expressed an initial interest,
they are unlikely to have the financial muscle to buy the 26-year-old midfielder. (Football Insider), external
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has told BBC Scotland he is desperate to see 27-year-old Scotland
left-back Greg Taylor end speculation over his future with the club by signing a new contract beyond
the summer.
Manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed in a BBC Scotland interview that Celtic hold the option to trigger a contract extension for 38-year-old Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who signed a one-year deal when he joined the club in the summer. (The Herald On Sunday)
New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is primed to cut short out-of-favour former Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard’s loan from Crystal Palace, whose own team boss, Oliver Glasner, says the 26-year-old Frenchman will not feature in his squad either should he return in January. (Sunday Mail), external
Aston Villa fans have been raving on social media about Scotland midfielder John McGinn’s performance in Saturday’s win over Southampton, saying it was their captain’s best of the season. (The Boot Room), external
David Moyes would demand a contract of at least 18 months if the Scot was to return to Everton should the Premier League club sack manager Sean Dyche. (Football Insider), external
Dinamo Zagreb only have 14 fit players for this week’s Champions League meeting with Celtic and Friday’s 1-1 domestic draw with Slaven Belupo means they have gone five games without a win. (Sunday Mail)
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