WATCH: Hearts legend hopes Shankland is "final piece of the jigsaw"
Can Shankland "bang in the goals" for the Jambos this season?
Last updated 21st Jul 2022
Hearts legend and club ambassador Gary Locke says he is "very excited" to see striker Lawerence Shankland join the Jambos.
The 26-year-old Scotland international has signed a three-year contract at Tynecastle after Hearts paid Belgian side Beerschot an undisclosed fee, believed to be six-figures.
This weekend could be Shankland's first chance to play in Maroon in front of the supporters in Gorgie.
The Jambos are due to host English Championship side Stoke City in a testimonial for Locke.
Speaking ahead of the match, former Hearts player and manager Locke said:
"Hopefully he's the final piece of the jigsaw you know
"it's a hard task sometimes for Boycie (Liam Boyce) up front. He does a great, great job for the team but it's a difficult role that when you're playing up front on your own.
"So hopefully when Lawerence comes in he can take a wee bit of pressure off Boycie's shoulders and bang in a few goals, which is what we're expecting him to do."