Rangers’ director of football recruitment, Nils Koppen, has a prime opportunity to bring Lawrence Shankland to Ibrox and should act swiftly following the forward’s impressive display in a pre-season match against Tottenham.
During the friendly against Spurs on Wednesday, July 17, Shankland showcased his skills by scoring for Hearts in a game where they lost 5-1 at Tynecastle. He received the ball in the box after a mistake by Tottenham’s defense, quickly turned, and calmly placed the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
This kind of goalscoring ability is exactly what Rangers need to challenge Celtic for the title next season.
Rangers are reportedly interested in pursuing Shankland again , with Philippe Clement aiming to strengthen the team to win the Premiership. Celtic’s recent triumph, securing their third consecutive title, has only intensified Rangers’ resolve to improve.
Shankland has had an outstanding season, scoring 30 goals and providing eight assists. With Kemar Roofe’s contract ending and Fabio Silva returning to Wolves, Clement may face a shortage of forwards, making Shankland even more crucial.