Rangers told signing Golden Boot-winning star would guarantee them ’20 goals a season’

Any center-forward the Glasgow giants target from now on may have legitimate concerns about where they would fit in, as the machine-gun Moroccan is solidifying his spot in the starting lineup. Hamza Igamane scored his first Rangers hat-trick against Hibernian, reaching seven goals in just nine Scottish Premiership starts.

For example, Lawrence Shankland. Given that he would probably only serve as Ibrox’s new posterboy, would Shankland risk leaving Hearts for Rangers, risking his spot in Scotland? A 22-year-old striker who, assuming no Premier League team gets their dirty hands on him, may be the lineup leader on the blue side of the city for the foreseeable future.

Hamza Igamane flies as the Rangers discuss Lawrence Shankland’s transfer.

Tony Watt poses that query as the Motherwell loanee, owned by St Johnstone, mulls over the possibility of Shankland completing a move that has been talked about for a while on the terraces and in the media, albeit not quite as loudly in the Gers boardroom. If Shankland wants to join a team of Rangers’ caliber, he is likely in last-chance saloon zone as his contract is about to expire and his 30th birthday approaches.

He would have to consider the dangers of playing a benchwarming position in what might be his last few seasons at the top of his game, though, should they call. Watt states, “I don’t think he would surpass Igamane, but I don’t think many people would surpass Igamane either.” “Whether he goes there or not is up to him. He wouldn’t, in my opinion. Perhaps he would, but I’m not sure.At Hearts, he is the main man. You can undoubtedly find a position where you will be the main character somewhere else.

Shankland, a Hearts great, may lead Rangers in goals with 20 per season.

For Watt, Shankland’s quality is undeniable.Even if the former Dundee United star is having a terrible season at Tynecastle, his resume speaks for itself. Shankland scored 31 goals in all competitions in 2023–2024, earning him Scotland’s Golden Boot.Even though there haven’t been many goals lately—three in 26 this season—it’s not difficult to see Shankland finding his scoring touch again with the help of Nedim Bajrami, James Tavernier, and, if he stays at Ibrox, Vaclav Cerny.

Watt continues, “I think he’s good enough [to play for Rangers].” “I predict that he will give you 20 goals per season.” He has demonstrated that he will score if you put him in the box. Last season, Hearts depended on him, and they suffered when he wasn’t scoring. “I believe he would make a good addition, but it will depend on his role.”

Recently, there has been speculation about Cyriel Dessers’ future. Rangers’ number nine has been touted to a move to France via St Etienne after falling behind Igamane and Danilo in the hierarchy. Former Gers midfielder Halliday believes Shankland is a wise replacement from a financial and athletic standpoint. According to Halliday, “it makes sense to get Shankland in on a free transfer if you are going to sell Dessers and get a fee for him.”

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