Shankland completes move to Rangers from Hearts

Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland has completed a transfer to Rangers from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian, agreeing a two-year deal at Ibrox with the option of a further 12 months.

The 30-year-old scored 88 goals in 171 appearances across four campaigns at Tynecastle and captained the Edinburgh club to second place this season, missing out on the title to Celtic on the final day.

Rangers finished third, eight points behind Hearts.

Shankland was out of contract at Hearts last summer before signing a three-year contract in late June.

The former Queen’s Park, Aberdeen, Ayr United, Dundee United and Beerschot forward hit 20 goals in 34 games in all competitions, including four against Rangers, as Derek McInnes’ side chased a first title since 1960.

Shankland has scored four goals in 18 Scotland outings and is in the World Cup squad.