Gordon Durie optimistic Lawrence Shankland will improve Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Gordon Durie expressed confidence in Rangers' prospects for the upcoming season following the signing of Lawrence Shankland from Hearts. Described as Scotland's best finisher, Shankland is the only new addition for Rangers so far this summer. Durie anticipates further signings as manager Danny Rohl prepares to reshape the squad after a disappointing previous campaign that saw Rangers lose four straight matches post-split. Durie believes that Shankland's experience and knowledge of the Scottish game will have a significant impact on the team.
- •Lawrence Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts.
- •Gordon Durie calls Shankland the best finisher in Scotland.
- •Rangers aim to strengthen their squad this summer.
- •Team faced difficulties last season with four straight losses post-split.
- •Danny Rohl will lead pre-season preparations.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'Fantastic signing' Shankland can fuel Rangers improvement - Durie
"Former striker Gordon Durie is upbeat about Rangers' title chances next season after the club landed the "best finisher in Scotland" by luring Lawrence Shankland from Hearts. Shankland is Rangers' only summer arrival so far, but Durie expects plenty more to follow as Danny Rohl reshapes the squad whose title bid imploded post-split last season with four straight defeats.
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