Rangers two key player rejected terms and conditions and insisted leaving due to

Rangers two key players rejected terms and conditions and insisted leaving due toRangers handed free run at Lawrence Shankland as Celtic agree new striker transfer

Dan Carter

Dan Carter

Tue 13 August 2024 13:40, UK

Rangers’ transfer window has stalled ever so slightly following the signing of Robin Propper and Vaclav Cerny a couple of weeks ago.

 

After a busy week or so at Ibrox, there has been a real lack of movement both in and out of the club as the final couple of weeks of the window get underway, despite an ambition to get deals done.

 

Most supporters and pundits are in agreement that the Gers still need another striker to support Cyriel Dessers, despite the Nigerian international’s excellent start to the domestic and European campaigns.

 

One name that has once again been linked with a move from Tynecastle is Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland who is reportedly a target for both Philippe Clement’s side and Celtic [HITC, 30 July].

 

But the Gers may have now been given a free run at the forward’s signature after a new update emerged from Parkhead surrounding the Hoops’ pursuit of Norwich City striker

Adam Idah.

Will Lawrence Shankland exit Hearts amid Rangers transfer rumours?

According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph (12 August), Celtic have agreed a deal worth up to a reported £9.5million to sign Idah permanently after he spent part of last season on loan in Glasgow.

 

While on the face of it that doesn’t appear to be particularly relevant to the Gers, according to John Hartson, this transfer could end the Hoops’ interest in Shankland entirel

y.Speaking on the Go Radio Football Show (1 August, 50:00) he said: “If they get Idah, then forget Shankland for Celtic I would think.

 

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UPDATE: Celtic have agreed a deal worth up to £9.5m for Norwich City striker Adam Idah.

 

It’s understood the initial fee will be £8.5m, with £1m worth of add-ons.

 

Norwich have also inserted a 15% sell-on clause into the deal. https://t.co/XNddejEc87 pic.twitter.com/S6PBlJTDfz

 

— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) August

12, 2024