Lawrence Shankland is one of Scottish football’s hottest properties.

But the Dundee United star insists he’s happy to be part of the Tangerines’ plans for next season.

United sporting director Tony Asghar last week told the Courier’s Talking Football Podcast that cashing in on Shankland this summer is not part of the club’s business plan.

Instead, transfer chief Asghar revealed his desire to allow Robbie Neilson to build a team around the 29-goal sensation.

That is unlikely to put off determined suitors.

But regardless of outside interest, Shankland says he’s pleased just to be talked about in connection with a striking role for United in the Premiership.

“It’s always nice to hear that. You want to be part of the plans at any football club,” said the humble hitman.

“That’s what I aim towards every day by working hard.

“If I keep scoring goals, I’ll manage to keep myself in there.

“That’s the main thing for me and hopefully we can get this league won sooner rather than later.”