Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership by seven points as we reach the November international break, and Jambos fans are dreaming of lifting their first title since 1960.
An unbeaten start to the season has allowed the Tynecastle outfit to open up a sizeable lead at the top of the table; however, they’ll be aware that both Celtic and Rangers will be aiming to close the gap ahead of the transfer window re-opening.
After receiving huge praise for their stellar summer recruitment, Hearts will have designs on their own for strengthening in January, as Derek McInnes looks to build on a hugely impressive first half of the campaign.
But which players could depart in the coming weeks and months? With several players in the final year of their Tynecastle contracts, a number of players are already sweating over their future. But which players will see their Gorgie careers reassessed this coming summer - and which will leave the club?
Here are all 10 players set to see their Hearts contracts expire in summer 2026:
1. Alan Forrest
The pacey winger joined on a Bosman free transfer from Livingston in the summer of 2022, and extended his stay by signing a 18-month extension in January 2024 - that deal ends in May, though. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Beni Baningime
Agreed a two-year extension in the summer of 2024, and recent reports claim that the Gorgie outfit will make it 'a priority' to tie him down to new deal in recent weeks. His current deal expires at the end of the campaign. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Frankie Kent
A solid performer during his time at Hearts, the English centre-back has had his progress curtailed by injury of late. Hasn't featured since August, but will hope to prove he deserves a new deal when he returns to full fitness. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Stuart Findlay
Signed on loan from Oxford United in the summer transfer window, Findlay's loan deal will expire at the end of the 2025/2 campaign. The club do hold an option to buy as part of the transfer, though, with a pre-agreed fee already in place between the club. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group