Shankland’s Rangers Transfer Prospects Wane Amid Other Club Updates

According to The Herald, Lawrence Shankland’s prospects of a transfer to Rangers have reportedly diminished. This development comes as the 29-year-old Heart of Midlothian striker experiences a period of low goal-scoring, despite his contract being set to expire next summer. The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that Joe Gelhardt is anticipated to depart Leeds United on loan in January. Rangers are among the clubs, including Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Stoke City, and various Belgian clubs, reportedly competing for the services of the 22-year-old forward, who was previously close to a loan move to Celtic. Keith Wyness, a former chief executive at Aberdeen, has suggested that Rangers could be willing to waive £3m in compensation. This scenario, as per Football Insider, might occur if an offer for Philippe Clement is made, particularly if Domenico Tedesco is removed from his position as Belgium’s head coach. Fanatik indicates that Giovanni van Bronckhorst, previously manager of Rangers, has been dismissed by Besiktas. The Turkish club has disclosed the specifics of the agreement reached for the termination of the Dutchman’s contract.