Lawrence Shankland to Rangers

Scottish football is buzzing with transfer activity as several clubs, including Rangers, Celtic, and Hearts, are making headlines. Birmingham City is close to signing midfielder Marc Leonard from Brighton for £500k, while Hearts' head coach Steven Naismith insists that striker Lawrence Shankland will not be sold at a reduced price despite interest from Rangers. Shankland, valued between £4m and £5m, has yet to accept a contract extension offer from Hearts, which remains keen on retaining him. Celtic, meanwhile, has rejected a £14.3 million bid from Atalanta for midfielder Matt O'Riley, emphasizing their unwillingness to sell their key players without meeting their valuations. Additionally, former Hibs striker Myziane Maolida is reportedly set for a move to Saudi Arabia after a successful loan spell in Scotland. Overall, the Scottish transfer market appears highly competitive with clubs focused on holding onto their prized assets.