Lawrence Shankland can be Rangers game-changer after latest Scotland heroics

Lawrence Shankland could potentially be the final piece of the puzzle for Rangers ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

The 30-year-old is set to join the Gers in the upcoming transfer window after a tremendous season with Hearts, scoring 16 goals in 29 William Hill Premiership appearances.

Danny Rohl has been crying out for a reliable number nine at the Light Blues and it looks like he has finally got one.

Shankland has the minerals to be the leading goalscorer at Ibrox and finally push the Glaswegian outfit over the line in the title race.

The Govan side faltered towards the end of the previous campaign, losing four of their five matches after the split, but the incoming striker could potentially be a game-changer.

Rangers fans given taste of what Lawrence Shankland brings

Shankland is a certified hitman, converting early on against Bolivia in a friendly on 6 June to give Scotland the lead at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.

In a sea of bodies, the centre-forward's cushioned header found the back of the net to set up a comfortable evening for Steve Clarke's team.

Shankland then subsequently set up Scott McTominay's long-range effort from the edge of the 18-yard box, showcasing his playmaking abilities.

Che Adams then completed his brace just before the first half as the Tartan Army were given something to be encouraged about going into the group stages of the 2026 World Cup, where Scotland face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.

Danny Rohl to have no excuses at Ibrox

Football Insider understands that Andrew Cavenagh is ready to spend again at Rangers in the summer and back Rohl with multiple signings.

The American owners haven't been afraid to splash the cash since taking over at Ibrox and they invested in the German manager's plans in the winter transfer window.

Rohl failed to make the most of the Gers' proactive stance in January, but he can surely be excused for failing to win silverware after their poor start to the season under Russell Martin.

With a full pre-season and summer transfer window, the 37-year-old head coach will undoubtedly be expected to compete in every competition and win the domestic cups without fail this time around.