Lawrence Shankland is on the verge of a surprising transfer from Hearts to Rangers, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The move comes shortly after Shankland played a key role in Hearts' title challenge, scoring 16 league goals during the season. Despite their efforts, Hearts fell short in the title race, concluding with a controversial 3-1 defeat to Celtic on the final day.

Transfer Details

According to reports, the necessary paperwork for Shankland's transfer has been completed, and he is expected to be officially announced as a Rangers player soon. Shankland's current contract with Hearts runs until June 2028, following a renewal last July, suggesting that a significant transfer fee will be involved in the deal. His market value is estimated at €3 million.

Impact on Rangers

Rangers head coach Danny Röhl is looking to bolster his attacking options, even with Youssef Chermiti's strong performances this season. Shankland, who has a proven track record against Rangers, scored four goals in three matches against them during the 2025/26 season. Notably, he netted both goals in a 2-0 victory at Ibrox and contributed to another win in the return fixture, helping to thwart Rangers' title ambitions.

As Shankland prepares to join Rangers, he aims to contribute to their title challenge for the upcoming 2026/27 season, following Celtic's triumph this past year.