Rangers sign Shankland, eye defensive reinforcements

Rangers have begun their summer transfer window by securing the signing of striker Lawrence Shankland, but manager Danny Rohl is now prioritizing significant reinforcements to his defensive line. The Glasgow club confirmed the arrival of Shankland, the former Hearts captain, on a free transfer earlier this month.

The 30-year-old Scottish international, who scored 16 league goals last season, has signed a multi-year deal. His addition addresses an area of need, though Rohl now faces decisions on managing multiple forward options, including Danilo, Bojan Miovski, and Youssef Chermiti.

However, the club's immediate focus has shifted to the center of defense following the departure of several players. Loan defenders Nasser Djiga and Derek Cornelius have returned to their parent clubs, leaving Rohl with only Emmanuel Fernandez and John Souttar as senior central defensive options. Fernandez himself has been subject to transfer speculation, further highlighting the urgency for new signings.

In response, Rangers are actively monitoring multiple defensive targets. One prominent name under consideration is Casper Widell, a 23-year-old Swedish defender who plays for Eredivisie side...