Lawrence Shankland joins Rangers, Hearts brace for rebuild

Lawrence Shankland leaves Heart of Midlothian for Rangers. The move comes after Hearts suffered title heartbreak. Shankland was the club captain. He was also the team's top goalscorer. Supporters regarded him as the club's talisman. Derek McInnes is the Hearts manager. The summer was already shaping up as a major rebuild for McInnes, now made more difficult by Shankland's exit. Hearts now must replace their leader. They also need a new top scorer. Fans viewed Shankland as the best player in the squad. McInnes will need to appoint a new captain. He must also secure fresh goal‑scoring options.