BREAKING NEWS: Rangers are looking for a “unbelievable” striker this summer as their £53k-per-week pair is expected to leave, according to insiders.
Rangers are looking for a “unbelievable” striker this summer as their £53k-per-week pair is expected to leave, according to insiders.
Rangers are ready to reignite their interest in Hearts star Lawrence Shankland when the transfer window reopens in the coming weeks, as manager Philippe Clement has begun devising plans to strengthen his squad in a bid to bring the Scottish Premiership crown back to Ibrox next season, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Gers’ hopes of beating arch-rivals Celtic to the title were dashed earlier this week, when Brendan Rodgers’ Bhoys were crowned champions for the third time in a row after defeating Kilmarnock 5-0, but preparations are being made across Glasgow to ensure they do not retain local bragging rights in a year.
Clement, who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract as Rangers’ new manager in October, has wasted no time in identifying priority transfer targets during internal conversations with director of football recruitment Nils Koppen to ensure they are all on the same page.
Gers to Reconsider Move for Shankland. Clement has found goalscoring form difficult to ignore.
Rangers are back in the running to sign Shankland ahead of the 2024/25 season, according to GMS sources, as his prolific form in front of goal has prompted Clement to test Scottish Premiership rivals Hearts’ resolve with a formal offer once the summer transfer window opens.
The Scotland international scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, while also contributing eight assists to his teammates, putting him in a great position to make the squad that will represent his country at Euro 2024.
Clement is in serious risk of being left with few choices to lead Rangers’ attack next season, as Kemar Roofe’s £26,000-per-week contract expires at the end of the month, and Fabio Silva’s loan spell from Wolverhampton Wanderers expires, resulting in Shankland being courted.
According to GMS sources, the Gers have found it impossible to ignore the striker’s pedigree in the final third of the pitch this season, so the hierarchy has been tasked with attempting to reach an agreement with Hearts despite being frustrated in their pursuit a few months ago.
Dean Jones, a transfer insider, previously told GMS that Shankland will make a final decision on his future at the end of the season, having sparked interest from overseas due to his prolific form, and that he is unlikely to commit his long-term future to his current employers at Tynecastle.
It has been revealed that Hearts’ £5 million value of the 28-year-old is unlikely to fall significantly, despite him nearing the final year of his contract, since his firepower might help the Jam Tarts qualify for a European competition ahead of the 2025/26 season.
