Lawrence Shankland to leave Hearts as ‘minimal difference’ in contract talks leads to final breakdown.

The striker seems ready to leave after failing to reach an agreement with the club on new terms.

Lawrence Shankland is expected to depart Hearts this summer after contract negotiations broke down for the final time, according to reports. The striker is out of contract and is not currently with the team as they travel to Spain for preseason. Derek McInnes stated that he wanted him on the plane but that he couldn’t wait indefinitely and was prepared for all possibilities.

We reported today that Shankland had put the ball back in the club’s court to provide him with an improved offer. However, the Daily Mail reports that when discussions between the two broke down again, he is set to walk out and join another team.

There has been social media rumours that Shankland had agreed to a new three-year contract, but this appears to be far from the truth. According to the article, there was a’minimal’ difference between Hearts’ latest offer and what Shankland desired, but the club’refused to bend’ after making their final offer.

According to an anonymous source, Lawrence wanted to stay at Hearts, but the club’s CEO, Andrew McKinlay, does not share his vision. Shankland will now consider his alternatives as he prepares for life elsewhere after three years in Gorgie. He scored 68 goals in 137 outings in maroon.

There has been social media rumours that Shankland had agreed to a new three-year contract, but this appears to be far from the truth. According to the article, there was a’minimal’ difference between Hearts’ latest offer and what Shankland desired, but the club’refused to bend’ after making their final offer.

According to an anonymous source, Lawrence wanted to stay at Hearts, but the club’s CEO, Andrew McKinlay, does not share his vision. Shankland will now consider his alternatives as he prepares for life elsewhere after three years in Gorgie. He scored 68 goals in 137 outings in maroon.

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