Lawrence Shankland transfer: 49ers ‘to seize massive opportunity’ at Rangers
Lawrence Shankland has made an admission about his Hearts future that will give 49ers Enterprises something to think about at Rangers.
The Scotland international’s current contract expires at the end of the season, and whether he’ll sign a new deal at the Jambos remains to be seen.
Shankland has been linked with a move to Ibrox, but a lot of things need to fall into place at the Glaswegian outfit ahead of the US consortium’s potential takeover.
Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers continue to make progress as they look to buy a controlling share at the Bears.
49ers expected to make attacking reinforcements at Rangers
Once the Americans complete their takeover, fans will have high expectations from them, especially in the upcoming transfer window.
Cyriel Dessers has been a frustrating figure at Ibrox, showcasing his inconsistency over the last few weeks.
Barry Ferguson relied on the Nigerian forward against Hibernian, but he missed several opportunities in the 2-0 home loss.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the 30-year-old lose his starting position once again this season, leaving the Gers with a massive decision to make in the coming months.
Shankland transfer possible after Hearts admission
Hamza Igamane’s relative success at Ibrox in recent months could potentially see teams from down south eye his signature next summer.
The Moroccan star recently made his international debut, leading to global attention for the youngster.
Dessers’ exit seems likely, though, as the 49ers may want to keep the 22-year-old centre-forward as part of their project for the upcoming campaign.
Rangers will evidently need to bolster their attacking ranks in case of departures, and the US consortium could potentially have a chance to seize Shankland’s signature.
The 29-year-old admits that his situation at Hearts remains open, and he’ll wait until the end of the season to see what the future holds.
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Speaking to Edinburgh News (8 April), Shankland said: “No movement at all. Nothing’s changed. Play to the end of the season, see what happens.”
The Scottish striker should be someone the Light Blues look to pursue in the coming months on a free transfer due to his qualities and experience.
While the centre-forward may not be a first-choice option for the Gers, he can definitely be a great option to bring off the bench.
With Dessers’ possible exit on the cards and Danilo unreliable at the Glaswegian outfit due to his fitness issues, the Hearts striker’s signing feels like a no-brainer.
Shankland’s situation presents an opportunity for the prospective new owners, which must be taken.