Lawrence Shankland to Rangers deal now just hours away as 49ers ready to make decisive swoop
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The Ibrox outfit have already outlined the 30-year-old as their “top target” for the summer transfer window, according to the Scottish Sun, and are finally ready to get a deal for the striker done, after being heavily linked with him last year. Danny Rohl and Co. have a strong desire to get their move for Shankland finalised before he heads out to the World Cup, and it is even understood that they are looking to seal the deal in “the next 48 hours.”Rangers’ transfer plans for the summer are set to see them overhaul their squad after a disappointing end to the campaign, and a new striker has been a clear priority for them in recent months. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom.
VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rangers set to face continued resistance from HeartsHearts have been extremely reluctant to lose their captain in recent years, given that he has become one of the Premiership’s standout strikers.The veteran has surpassed the 20-goal mark in all competitions in three of his four seasons since making the move to Gorgie, including a stunning 31-goal effort back in 2023-24. StatsLawrence ShanklandYoussef ChermitiApps (Starts)29 (28)30 (20)Goals1615xG11.313.1Goals per 900.580.68Big Chances Missed per 900.40.82Conversion Rate18.6%19.2%Shankland’s 2025-26 Premiership stats compared to Youssef Chermiti, as per Fotmob.His form in recent years has continually had Rangers on high alert over his services, and the 49ers are finally ready to make their move in the early stages of this summer.
Football Insider revealed back in April that Hearts have no plans to let Shankland leave this summer, as Rangers look set to face an element of resistance to their attempts. Gassama has often frustrated with his lack of consistency in his debut year in Scottish football, but he could be about to move on to a new challenge already.