HEARTS are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Lawrence Shankland.
The Jambos want the 26-year-old to spearhead their attack ahead of the new season.
As well as battling to retain third place in the league, the Edinburgh giants have guaranteed European football to enjoy between September and December.
The former Dundee United star is viewed as the perfect man to get Hearts plenty of goals on all fronts.
BBC Sport say that a deal is close, with the Jambos needing to pay a fee to Beerschot for his services.
The Scotland international moved to Belgium last August.
However, the transfer has not worked out, having managed just five goals in 26 appearances. Beerschot were also relegated.
Robbie Neilson previously worked with Shankland at Tannadice.
