NafisaRangers fans have every reason to be thrilled about the upcoming season, with funds available and a new head coach.
Russell Martin will have £20million to invest in the transfer market, and there has been constant discussion about potential acquisitions.
One player rumored to be a target for Rangers is Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland.
Now, the Gers can get a glimpse of how the forward might fit in at Rangers following recent developments.
James Tavernier and Shankland pictured together:
Rangers have been tracking Shankland ahead of a possible transfer from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
However, the 29-year-old is in high demand this summer and will have several options if he departs Tynecastle.
West Brom, Southampton, and Hull City have all been linked with the Scotsman, who is out of contract at the end of the month.
Lawrence Shankland’s 2024/25 Scottish Premiership statistics Total
Appearances 32
Goals 8
Goal conversion 9%
Assists 8
Touches 38.3
Accurate passes 16.4 (71%)
Shankland totalled 16 goal contributions in the league (Sofascore)
Now, Shankland has been spotted alongside Rangers full-back James Tavernier during the pair’s summer break.
Tavernier posted an image on his Instagram story (19 June) with Shankland and several other professionals on a pitch.
The duo were training with performance coach Chris Bowman ahead of the new season, joined by Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier.
Shankland would bring goals to Rangers
At 29, Shankland faces a major decision as he prepares to leave Hearts at the end of June.
The striker didn’t have his most prolific season in Edinburgh, scoring eight goals in 32 Scottish Premiership matches. However, he has proven his ability to find the net in the past and still has much to contribute.
The Glasgow-born player has recorded 53 goals and 21 assists in 138 Scottish Premiership appearances. Additionally, he has notched 20 or more league goals in five separate seasons, two of which were in the top flight.
While his output dipped this season, playing for a stronger team would likely boost his performance.
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