Predicted Rangers XI if transfer rumours are true including nine-man shake up and Sheffield Wednesday raid

Danny Rohl could have a new-look Rangers XI by the start of Europa League qualifiers if the recent transfer rumours are anything to go by.

A summer revamp is in order at Ibrox after a disappointing third place finish in the Premiership. They need to get through a couple of qualifiers to make the Europa League or Conference League proper this summer and a whole host of new faces could be in their ranks. Lawrence Shankland has left fans buzzing with what a rebuild could entail after Rangers moved to sign the Hearts captain.

He said: “I am delighted to get this opportunity, it feels like a long time coming to be honest, the amount of times I’ve been rumoured with it, but I am just delighted to get it done and to be a Rangers player. A lot of hard graft has gone in to get to this point, and I want to come here and be a successful Rangers player.

“I’ve just had to remain focused on my job at hand, but obviously, when I heard the interest was real this week, I was really keen to get it done. Rangers is my boyhood club, and it has always been a dream to play here. The club is in a position where they want to get back to winning silverware more regularly. I want to be a big part of that, and that's what I come here to do.”

To help them in their silverware quest, here is what an XI could look like come the start of the new season, including a Sheffield Wednesday raid and domestic market trolley dash.

GK - Pierce Charles

Speaking of advances on Sheffield Wednesday, the Owls keeper has won plaudits at Championship level, despite financial difficulties decimating the playing squad. Likely to leave Sheffield Wednesday now they’re in League One and Rangers have been linked constantly.

RB - Hampus Skoglund

An area that will be looked at closely after James Tavernier’s exit. Hammarby right-back has impressed in Sweden and could be a lower cost option.

CB - Casper Widell

Rumours emerged over the weekend that the Excelsior Rotterdam captain is wanted to bulk up the Rangers backline. There’s English interest too but he brings leadership experience, height, and still only 23, so could be a player they sell for profit.

CB - Luke Graham

Dundee star has a list of suitors far and wide but Rangers links have been most prominent. Promising Scottish talents are part of the Ibrox recruitment drive this summer.

LB - Tuur Rommens

One of just three current players in this team. James Penrice could have been picked amid links to the AEK Athens star but the Belgian’s impact since arriving in January has been strong and hard to see anyone but him starting here, fitness depending.

CDM - Elliot Watt

Motherwell have transformed ex-Wolves youngster’s fortunes, making him one of the league’s best ball-playing number sixes. Rangers linked in the last two windows.

CM - Dan Neil

Similar style to Watt but we’re shifting Neil one up. Captained Sunderland back to the Premier League and linked to Rangers as a move to Ipswich Town following his loan there seems unlikely.

CM - Nico Raskin

Current player number two. Whether he stays is another thing but currently Rangers’ biggest asset as he goes to the World Cup with Belgium.

RW - Oskar Fallenius

The winger is now in the final six months of his contract at Swedish side Djurgardens. Another hint Rangers could be looking in Scandinavian regions for talent.

ST - Lawrence Shankland

The first new signing goes straight into the team as a possible captain. Boyhood Rangers fans is guaranteed goals in the Premiership and makes it nine signings in this team if we include our last pick...

LW - Mikey Moore

Rangers would love their Spurs loanee back after a standout 25/26 term but negotiations needed with Tottenham for this one.

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