Lawrence Shankland Cited as Josh Windass Told to Reject Rangers Offer by Ibrox Expert

Football Insider247 reports that former Rangers forward Josh Windass has been advised to turn down an offer from his old club, with Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland highlighted as a key benchmark in the ongoing Scottish Premiership transfer discussions.

Rangers manager Danny Röhl, who previously coached Windass at Sheffield Wednesday, is eager to bring the attacker back to Ibrox. However, Wrexham—Windass's current club—has firmly rejected an initial loan proposal, blocking any immediate deal[1]. Despite this setback, Windass remains on Rangers' radar alongside options like Westerlo left-back Tuur Rommens as they seek to bolster defense, midfield, and attack ahead of the January window[2].

The article draws insights from Sky Sports pundits Kris Boyd, Chris Sutton, and ex-Rangers/Hearts player Steven Naismith, analyzing needs for title contenders. Hearts lead the table by three points over Celtic, with Rangers trailing by six[2]. For Rangers, Röhl prioritizes players who grasp the club's high standards—"going away from home and getting a draw isn't acceptable," as one expert notes[2].

Shankland's form is pivotal: Boyd warns that if the Hearts star's goals falter, reinforcements may be needed, though their bloated squad complicates matters. New signings like Altena, Chesnokov, and returning record buy Eduardo Ageu provide depth, but fringe players must exit[2]. The piece positions Windass as a potential fix for Rangers' creativity and scoring woes, akin to what Celtic and Rangers' successful sides have thrived on—reliable chance-creators[2].

An "Ibrox expert" urges Windass to reject Rangers, citing better prospects elsewhere amid Wrexham's stance and Hearts' reliance on Shankland. As the window heats up, Rangers' pursuit underscores their desperation for proven performers to challenge the top[1][2].

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