Rangers hold talks over signing “brilliant” 28 y/o ace this week

Rangers are thought to hold talks over the signing of the “brilliant” attacking midfielder this week, according to reliable reporter Keith Jackson.

Guardians who want to add to the attack

It's already been a busy summer at Ibrox, with plenty of faces arriving, but Philippe Clement doesn't seem to be done, targeting more new faces. Adding to the attack feels like a major focus now, with a number of players linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership club in the summer.

Porto winger Goncalo Borges has reportedly been targeted by Rangers, and the 23-year-old could be seen as a surplus to the Portuguese giants' needs this summer. He has three years left on his current deal, but only one start came in the Primeira Liga and Champions League last season, scoring just 313 minutes across the two competitions.

Meanwhile, Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland is considered a long-term option for the Gers, having won the league last season and growing up a Rangers fan. That gives them an opportunity to overtake their rivals Celtic in the race to sign him.

Meanwhile, Queens Park Rangers signee Lyndon Dykes has been tipped to replace Shankland, should they fail to land the Hearts man. The Scotsman is regarded as one of the best in the attacking third, as Clement looks to snap up someone who can take his team to the next level.

Monitors are scheduled for discussions about “smart” signing.

He continued to speak Record SportThe hotline [via Ibrox News]i Daily RecordJackson said Shankland “will be” a Rangers player this summer, and specific talks will take place on Tuesday and this week:

“I think he will be gone (the Rangers player on September 1). Obviously a lot will depend on the talks going on today at Ibrox, a lot will depend on whether Philippe Clement decides he can put that amount of money into a one-off transfer if there are other things to look at.

“I keep coming back to the fact that they are crying out for a goalscorer and Lawrence Shankland is as close as you can get to guaranteed goals in the Scottish Premiership. I think there could be a “catch-up” and I'm sure there will be arguments about it but yes, I think Rangers will apply and then, at that point, it will be it's a conversation and if Shankland wants it to happen, he can influence that.”

Shankland feels like the most exciting attacking option for Rangers this summer, given that he has scored 24 goals in the last two seasons in the Scottish Premiership. At 28, the Scotland ace is at the peak of his powers, and should remain so for the foreseeable future.

Neil McCann has heaped praise on him: “Superlatives are getting harder and harder to come by when talking about Lawrence. His goal last week was his 30th of the season including his Scotland goal but it wasn't a neat goal, tonight was a superb Lawrence Shankland goal.”

It is hard not to think that Shankland will come and be a legend, given that he will be surrounded by better players than at Hearts, and he could have a big impact on the Scottish Premiership title race, as Rangers look to eliminate Celtic. just after the last fall.

At this point, it would be a surprise if he doesn't end up moving to Ibrox, in what could be Scotland's biggest transfer of the summer.