They are currently in 11th place in the table, despite some improvement in their on-field performances under new manager Neil Critchley since taking over from Steven Naismith.

The Jambos still have an uneven roster and few offensive alternatives, particularly in the wide zones and at centre forward.

They have 17-year-old James Wilson and Liam Boyce, who the new boss apparently does not like, after frequent starting forwards Lawrence Shankland and Kenneth Vargas.

Hearts target new striker

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Hearts will try to acquire a striker during the January transfer window.

Tony Bloom’s business, Jamestown Analytics, will assist the Tynecastle club in using analytics in their player recruiting, and it appears that centre forward is at the top of their list.

The Edinburgh Evening News claims that in an effort to increase speed and a goal threat at the top end of the game, they are looking into a number of options both domestically and abroad.

Once blazing hot With no one to relieve him of the responsibility of being the team’s main goal threat, Shankland only managed one goal in the previous season.

Wilson and Vargas each had two, the

In the past, Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay hinted to a potential transfer target, saying the team was closely considering one.

With several players’ contracts expiring, he also intimated that there will be a clearout in the summer and that some would depart during the winter transfer window.

Hearts defender Kye Rowles has interest

As previously said, Tynecastle is probably going to see exits in January.

Boyce, wide receiver Barrie McKay, and midfielder Jorge Grant are all nearing the conclusion of their contracts and may spark interest in an early departure. Under Critchley, Grant has frequently been used as a substitute, but Boyce and McKay have seldom made an appearance.

Defender There are reports that Kye Rowles is drawing attention.

The five-year contract that the Australia international signed with Hearts last year expires in 2028.

The 26-year-old is being considered as a possible transfer target by “several clubs,” thus the Jambos would only entertain a substantial amount for him.

Rowles has been a consistent member of the squad, and the Jambos would try to find a replacement centre half if he were sold.