Rangers eye Shankland as Euro path set by Celtic win
Hotline callers split on Rangers moving for Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland, citing age and quality, as debate rages over Celtic’s title, pitch invasion fallout and Scottish Cup format.
Ex-Rangers boss Russell Martin, sacked after a 29% win rate in 17 games, is holding talks in Italy and Spain amid links to Leicester and Watford as he seeks a rebuild away from UK football.
Analysis claims Nedim Bajrami was underused in 2025-26 despite strong metrics per 90. With limited minutes, the Albania international offered energy, xG/xA and pressing that Rangers lacked post-split.
With Rangers nearing Lawrence Shankland, Youssef Chermiti may lose his starting spot despite 15 goals and 5 assists. Bojan Miovski’s role also in doubt if Danny Rohl sticks to one striker.
Rangers aim to add Dan Neil after moving for Lawrence Shankland. Talks with the Sunderland midfielder are set to start, with Europe a lure. Shankland deal could be done within 48 hours.
Ex-midfielder Dougie Bell urges Rangers to add Scottish ‘real Rangers men’, questions mentality and style under Danny Rohl, and backs a Scottish-core rebuild after a trophyless season.
Rangers pursue a Scottish‑proven midfielder likened to Steven Davis as Andrew Cavenagh backs a pro‑Scottish transfer focus. Talks under way ahead of a key summer rebuild.
Reports of Shankland to Rangers prompt focus on Hearts’ Tony Bloom-backed analytics model, citing Union SG’s sales to rivals and continued success as a blueprint to absorb the striker’s loss.
Rangers line up Djurgården winger Oskar Fallenius as cover if Mikey Moore does not return. Reports say Wolfsburg and Rangers show interest, with Fallenius offering creativity on either flank.
Celtic’s Scottish Cup win moves Rangers into Europa League Q3 on 6 Aug as seeds. Potential foes are predicted to include Qarabag, Pafos, Anderlecht or Hearts, with a Conference League play-off fallback if they lose.
Celtic’s 3-1 Scottish Cup win over Dunfermline seals the double, with Maeda, Engels and Iheanacho scoring. Celebration gallery includes jibes aimed at Rangers.
Rangers target Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland, aiming to seal a deal within 48 hours. The 30-year-old, a boyhood Rangers fan, scored 20 this season. Club push a pro-Scottish recruitment policy.
