Lawrence Shankland: Rangers deal update after £30m news - sources

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12 Aug 2024, 10:50 am

Rangers could yet revive a deal for Hearts talisman Lawrence Shankland in the final weeks of the summer window, sources have told Football Insider.

Sources say the ship hasn't yet sailed for Shankland, 29, to make the move to Ibrox before the 30 August deadline.

The Scotland international is a long-term target for Rangers, who were interested in signing the striker in the January transfer window earlier this year.

Shankland has entered the final year of his contract with Hearts, who are nevertheless driving a hard bargain in negotiations for his services.

Sources say Rangers continue to work hard on bringing a new striker to the club before the 30 August deadline after loanees Fabio Silva and Abdallah Sima returned to their parent sides in the summer.

Rangers could revive Shankland deal if £30m boost is secured

It is believed Champions League qualification will play a key part in allowing the Gers to spend big and land a top-class forward in the final throes of the window.

Aberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week (10 August) that Rangers will bank a windfall of over £30million if they can join Celtic in Europe's premier club competition.

Philippe Clement's side must first beat Dynamo Kyiv at Hampden Park before facing a two-legged tie against Salzburg or FC Twente for a place in the competition.

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Shankland has played twice for Hearts in the 2024-25 campaign but is yet to find the net.

He hit 31 goals in 47 games across all competitions last term and also contributed eight assists.

In other news, Chelsea respond to Rangers proposal.

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