As new contract negotiations got underway, Lawrence Shankland representatives made a demand for the Hearts amidst transfer rumors.

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Hearts’ Derby Day hero Lawrence Shankland is amenable to new contract negotiations.

The Scottish international’s contract is still up in 18 months, but the Jambos would like to try to fortify their position by extending it. The 28-year-old is happy with his current contract and would consider any offers, but he still has a lot of time left to play for Hearts and try to earn a spot in Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad.

Hearts will need to give Shankland a sizable raise if they hope to reach a deal, according to his camp.Speaking on Sportscene, Neil McCann, an agent for Shankland, declared, “They need to get this guy in a room, handcuff him in that room, and make him the highest-paid player at the club.” They will lose if they don’t take action. He will be taken by an English Championship team, a Celtic team, or a Rangers team. This season’s title race could come down to him.”

The Premiership’s top scorer, who defeated Hibs on Wednesday night in dramatic stoppage time, is gaining more and more attention. With that goal, Shankland’s season total now stands at 16, and the English Championship is showing a lot of interest in him.