Rangers land Shankland as Röhl targets more firepower
Stoke plan a £1.5m bid for Dundee centre-back Luke Graham, competing with Rangers, Derby and Norwich. The 22-year-old left-footer impressed last season and is weighing options.
With Chermiti, Naderi and Shankland in, Bojan Miovski slips to fourth-choice. After 42 apps and only 12 starts under Röhl, the striker is tipped to seek an exit in a forward-line overhaul.
Rangers sign Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland on a two-year deal with option, their first summer addition. The Scotland striker brings 88 goals for Hearts and targets regular silverware under Danny Röhl.
Rangers face competition from Man City for a target as the club plan a major summer rebuild focused on recruitment after a frustrating league campaign.
Loan defender Derek Cornelius accuses Danny Rohl of ‘disrespect’ after being frozen out post-injury, saying he got no clear reason and felt Rangers had enough to win the title.
Hearts move to sign a former Tottenham prospect, signalling intent to challenge Celtic and Rangers despite a tough end to the season.
Rangers offer winger Curtis a new deal after a breakout year featuring a Panathinaikos goal, a Kilmarnock loan with 5 goals, a Scotland cap and assists, as he targets minutes under Danny Rohl.
Head of academy scouting and recruitment Lee Fowler departs Rangers this week, thanking staff in a farewell message, and is set to join Newcastle. Club expected to appoint a replacement.
After landing Shankland, Rangers move for Djurgarden winger Oskar Fallenius as Danny Röhl seeks early attacking reinforcements.
Former Rangers centre-back Leon Balogun exits Aris after 26 games and 2 goals. He remains an avid follower of Rangers, saying he and Ross McCausland ‘are following passionately’.
Rangers enter Europa League in Q3, seeded, playing 6 and 13 Aug, with play-off on 20 and 27 Aug. UEFA rules block facing Hearts in qualifying. League phase runs Sep-Jan if they progress.
With Shankland close, Rangers target a further deal for a right-sided option likened to James Tavernier as they aim to upgrade summer incomings.
