Rangers are in advanced talks to sign Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland before his departure to the World Cup with Scotland. The 30-year-old striker is poised to move from Edinburgh to Glasgow on an initial two-year deal with an option to extend.

Shankland, who scored 20 goals in all competitions last season, has been linked with the club he grew up supporting despite previous Rangers bosses failing to pursue him. This transfer represents a significant opportunity for the Ibrox club to secure a proven goalscorer.

The timing of this potential move could impact both teams' preparations for the upcoming season. With Shankland set to join Scotland's World Cup squad, Rangers aim to complete the deal before international competition, giving them an attacking reinforcement for the campaign ahead.