Rangers have offered Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland a two-year contract with an option for a third, aiming to bring the Scotland international to Ibrox on a free transfer. The Daily Record reports that the Glasgow club is in advanced negotiations with the 30-year-old forward, who is a boyhood Rangers fan.
Shankland's current deal with Hearts includes a break clause after the first year, allowing him to leave without a transfer fee. Rangers are seeking to trigger this clause swiftly before it expires. The striker signed a three-year contract last summer under manager Derek McInnes but secured the option to depart after one season.
Discussions are not yet finalised, but Rangers are confident of securing Shankland's signature after years of speculation. The move would be a significant blow to Hearts, as Shankland scored 20 goals this season, nearly leading the club to the Premiership title before a final-day defeat to Celtic.
Hearts may attempt to counter with a new offer, but time is limited. Shankland is currently on holiday and is due to join the Scotland squad for a friendly against Curacao before the World Cup. Former Rangers manager Russell Martin declined the chance to sign Shankland last summer, but new boss Danny Rohl has made him a top target.
