Lawrence Shankland to Rangers transfer update after new talks: Sources
Rangers have turned their attention back to signing Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland this month, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed that the Gers are working once again on a deal to sign the Scotland international, 28, after their efforts to sign former Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi fell through.
As revealed by Football Insider (11 January), talks between the Belgium international, who has offers from multiple European clubs, and Philippe Clement’s side have collapsed.
Now, sources have told Football Insider that Shankland, who is the top-flight’s current top goalscorer with 13, holds genuine interest in a move to Ibrox.
Rangers are back in talks over a potential deal as they look to sign another forward before the window shuts.
He has been frequently linked to a transfer to the Glasgow giants amid his excellent form in recent seasons for the Jambos.
In the current campaign, the 28-year-old has bagged 18 goals and three assists across 28 appearances in all competitions.
The Gers are keeping a close eye on the Scotland international’s situation, who has 18 months remaining on his contract at the Edinburgh club.
Hearts have held contract talks with Shankland but he is currently refusing to pen a new deal.
The club are eager for recruits in their frontline following the disappointment of summer additions Sam Lammers, who has moved to FC Utrecht on loan for the rest of the season, and Cyriel Dessers.
As revealed by Football Insider (5 January), the club are working on signing a second forward in the January transfer window after securing Fabio Silva on loan.
Rangers sit second in the Scottish top flight and will face Dumbarton in the Scottish Cup on 20 January after the winter break.
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