Bojan Miovski looking over his shoulder as Rangers ready medical for Lawrence Shankland
Bojan Miovski has experienced a disappointing first campaign at Ibrox, and the last thing the Rangers striker needs is more competition.
The 26-year-old is already battling, and losing miserably, against Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Don Naderi for a spot in the starting lineup, making just 14 starts in the Scottish Premiership.
Despite notching 13 goals and an assist, Miovski has often been the third choice under Danny Rohl, already bringing his future in Scotland into question just nine months on from arriving.
Rangers’ transfer chiefs will be working overtime during the summer window, and finding a brand-new attack will be one of the top priorities after losing out in the Scottish Premiership title race.
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Of course, it was Martin O’Neill’s Celtic that bluffed their way to the title, beating Hearts on the final day to claim their 56th title. It could be about to get even worse for the Jambos.
It is understood, as per Andy Newport (24 May), that their club captain, Lawrence Shankland, has shaken hands on a two-year deal at Ibrox, with the option of a third, with his medical all to be completed.
Rohl’s team are certainly wasting no time in getting their first deal of the summer done. The transfer could be completed as early as Tuesday, 26 May, and that says more about the state of Rangers’ current team.
| Bojan Miovski | vs | Lawrence Shankland |
| 1304 | Minutes played | 2495 |
| 7 | Goals | 16 |
| 1 | Assists | 3 |
| 12 | Chances created | 35 |
| 10% | Successful dribbles | 37.8% |
| 36.9% | Duels won | 35.6% |
| 0.76 | Tackles per 90 | 0.79 |
Chermiti came fourth in the race for the Golden Boot, but outside of him, no other Rangers player ranked in the top 17 scorers in the Scottish Premiership. After him, James Tavernier was the next best.
Who could join Bojan Miovski through the Ibrox exit doors?
It has already been confirmed that Tavernier will be leaving after a decade at Ibrox, and while he could be a frustrating figure, he will be incredibly difficult to replace at full-back.
Rangers fans are desperate for Jack Butland to be sold, while they may have no choice when it comes to the futures of Nico Raskin, Emmanuel Fernandez, and Mohamed Diomande.
Football Insider understands that Rangers are already ready to cash in on Chermiti, which would explain the interest in Hearts’ captain. It has taken the club long enough to complete a deal.
The back-and-forth between the Gers and Shankland has been constant for multiple years, and it appears that they are finally about to get their man. Too bad the deal couldn’t be done last summer.
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