Hearts boss Steven Naismith says the club are prepared for every eventuality when it comes to the future of captain Lawrence Shankland.
The 28-year-old heads towards the January transfer window with four goals in his last three appearances, capped off with a wonder strike during Saturday's 2-0 win over St Mirren.
Shankland, who will have another chance to impress in Wednesday's Edinburgh derby, has been the subject of much speculation in recent months but his manager is relaxed about any potential bids.
Naismith told Sky Sports News: "When you're doing well there's always interest. I've always said the Scottish league is not a league that can decide when players leave or when they don't. Every club in Scotland has the same idea that at some point players move on but as a club we are in a great situation.
"We've got a great structure, we are trying to be progressive and develop on and off the pitch and Shanks is a big part of that but there's always going to be interest there when you're doing well, I understand that.
