Rangers are actively pursuing a transfer for Hearts captain and Scotland forward Lawrence Shankland, age 30. According to reports, a deal for Shankland to join Rangers could be finalized by the start of next week.

Rangers aim to expedite the move as Shankland is set to join the Scotland World Cup squad soon. This urgency highlights the club's desire to secure the player before international commitments begin.

In related news, Martin O'Neill, the interim boss of Rangers, who has led the team to both Premiership and Scottish Cup victories, anticipates a meeting with Celtic's major shareholder Dermot Desmond. O'Neill stresses that he "must be in consideration" as the future of the managerial position remains uncertain.

Additionally, O'Neill provided an update on Kieran Tierney, stating the Scotland defender is "fine" following his substitution during Celtic's Scottish Cup final triumph over Dunfermline Athletic.

This transfer saga and managerial developments could shape the upcoming season for both Rangers and Celtic.