Lawrence Shankland reckons speculation linking him with a January move from Hearts is proof he’s at the top of his game. But the Jambos skipper insists he won’t allow the rumour mill to blow his form off course after taking his domestic tally to 13 goals in his side’s stunning 2-0 win at Celtic Park on Saturday.
Shankland has been linked with both sides of the Old Firm although Hearts insist no approach has been made for the 28-year-old so far.
Indeed, Tynecastle chief executive Andrew McKinlay told last week’s AGM the club planned to open talks over a new deal with the skipper – who has 18 months left on his current deal – in the new year.
The Scotland striker again showed all his predatory qualities in front of the watching national team bosses Steve Clarke and John Carver as he headed home the opening goal at Celtic Park on Saturday.