Lawrence Shankland to Hearts latest as transfer from Beerschot 'moving forward'

Published date20 June 2022
AuthorAlan Galindo
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Robbie Neilson previously worked with the Scotland international at Dundee United and he is looking to be reunited with the hitman in the capital

Edinburgh Evening News report that talks have progressed towards an agreement with money now being discussed in a bid to get a deal tied up.

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Hearts have been quoted a £500,000 transfer fee for the striker, who made the switch to Belgium for £1million last August.

However, they claim Beerschot would be willing to accept a lower initial payment and have the rest of the proposed fee made up in performance-related add-ons.

They also say that has helped push the talks in a positive way with both clubs looking to get a deal over the line in the near future.

The 26-year-old endured a difficult campaign in Belgium with his club side suffering relegation.

He has also dropped out the Scotland set-up with the last of his four caps coming against Slovakia back in November 2020.

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