What happened: Lawrence Shankland has completed a transfer to Rangers from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian. The forward has agreed a two-year deal at Ibrox with the option of a further 12 months. The move sees one of the league's established strikers switch directly between top-flight clubs.
Why it matters: Shankland's arrival strengthens Rangers' attacking options as the club looks to close the gap domestically and compete in Europe. Signing a proven Scottish Premiership scorer from a direct rival both bolsters Rangers and weakens Hearts, reshaping the balance near the top of the table. Intra-league transfers of this profile are rare and carry added significance.
What to watch: Watch for Rangers' official confirmation, squad-number assignment, and Shankland's debut. Hearts' search for a replacement striker is the next storyline at Tynecastle.