Rangers working on new striker target after Michy Batshuayi talks collapse

As a new development in the intrigues surrounding Belgium international Michy Batshuayi,

Rangers are reportedly close to finalising an agreement to sign a “fantastic” new goalscorer during the January transfer window.

Rangers are seeking fresh forwards.

This month, the Gers still have a few weeks to complete some significant transfer business,

since Fabio Silva has already joined the team on loan from Premier League team Wolves.

Ibrox executives have been considering a spectacular move for former Premier League winner Batshuayi,

as Philippe Clement looks to bolster his forward line after loaning out Sam Lammers.

Lawrence Shankland, an aggressive player who is currently having a really successful season for Hearts,

has also been linked to a move to Rangers.

In 2023–2024, he has made 21 appearances in the Scottish Premiership, scoring 13 goals,

more than any other player in the division—and appears to be entering his prime.

After making the transition to the international arena, the 28-year-old is currently a seven-cap and two-goal Scotland international.

This summer, he hopes to play a major role for his nation at Euro 2024.

Midway through the season, a move to Ibrox may turn Shankland’s head;

although discussions seemed to have cooled off recently,

a new development indicates that the deal may be back on the radar.

Rangers’ update from Lawrence Shankland After abandoning plans to sign Batshuayi,

Rangers are reportedly back in the process of negotiating a deal to bring Shankland to Ibrox this month.

The Scot is even eager to join. This is according to Football Insider.

Given the firepower he would suddenly give Rangers between now and May,

and beyond for that matter, Shankland is a player who may be a game-changer in the Scottish Premiership title fight this season.

His season-long statistics demonstrate his potency as a player,

and he might further develop and elevate his skills by playing with better players than at Hearts.

He’s been praised as a “fantastic finisher” by Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers,

but the former Liverpool manager may be worried that the Gers may sign him.

Rangers may need to shell out a lot of cash to acquire Shankland,

though, as Hearts would undoubtedly be anxious to hold onto him until the end of the season given his impact at the team.

They have a chance to sign him for a little less money because his present contract expires in the summer of 2025,

but it would still be shocking if that were to happen.

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