Hearts have opened contract extension talks with winder Ollenu Ashitey.
The club is seeking to re-sign the wideman after his contract expired at the end of last season.
The Ghanaian has not been part of the side's pre-season so far.
But the club has confirmed holding talks with the player over contract extension.
“Hearts has started negations with Olenu Ashitey which we are hoping to reach consensus so that he renews his contract before the league starts on the December 18." club spokesman Kwame Opare Addo told Cape Coast-based ATL FM.