If the price is right, Hearts manager Steven Naismith stated that selling Lawrence Shankland might be the only choice left for the team. However, he asserts that others will be able to fill the void if needed.
Prior to the January transfer window, the in-form striker was linked to a number of teams, including Rangers, and his derby-winning goal will undoubtedly have fueled more rumors.
That’s just a part of playing football. I would probably like to get to the point where you have a list there that you can easily go to in the event that a player leaves. Josh Ginnelly, who I felt was a major part of last season, and I had it in the summer. We had to get new signs since he moved on. However, players leaving the team also give someone else the chance.
“I was at Kilmarnock when all of our goals were scored by Chris Boyd.” Colin Nish and I stepped up and scored goals when he moved to Rangers in January.
But if the club meets its asking price, he says the player will consider factors other than money when making decisions.
Everything will matter, including your playing style, financial situation, run you are on, and level of comfort in a club. For a football player, each of these matters. It goes beyond simply declaring, “I’m moving because everyone says I’m moving.”
“I believe that Shanks’ current motivation is likely to be building that European squad, which he will have in the next six months.”
The player wasn’t playing at his best, but he was still skilled enough to determine the result of a close capital derby, so Hearts will need to show courage if they hope to keep him around.
The 28-year-old Scotland striker, who is a topic of speculation as the January transfer window approaches, recovered from an early penalty miss and a subpar performance throughout the Easter Road match to curl in the game-winning goal in stoppage time.
“To score a goal like that in this game is an amazing feeling. I wasn’t satisfied with how I performed. However, all you want is that one moment, and if you grab it, you can return home content.
“Missing the penalty was disappointing, but we must move past those instances.”
The entire team did that, and minutes after Shankland’s unsuccessful spot-kick attempt, Zander Clark saved a penalty kick against Martin Boyle.
“It’s been a long time since I missed a penalty, but it does happen.” I owe Zander gratitude for saving me.
However, Naismith was optimistic that they could still find a winner, particularly with Shankland leading the line and scoring goals. However, he is unsure of how long they will be able to hold onto him.
“If a team in Scotland receives an enormous offer, they will sell their players. That is true. You can tell he’s having fun because he’s playing and scoring so well. His contract is for 18 months. We must have fun with him while he’s at the club.
“His stay could span up to eighteen months or six months. Take pleasure in him while he is here. Take pleasure in him every week while he creates that.
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