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Graeme McGarry names three Scottish players who could move to Rangers this summer

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Rangers will be looking at a number of Scottish players ahead of the summer transfer window.

Plenty has been made about Rangers‘ lack of homegrown talent as they have fancied bringing in players from abroad in recent seasons.

That has been one of the reasons why they have struggled, and the new owners want to rectify that fact and build a solid squad.

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Luke Graham among three Scottish players Rangers can sign

The Herald’s Graeme McGarry believes that Dundee United centre-back Luke Graham is among three Scottish players who could move to Ibrox this summer.

Along with the 22-year-old, he has also mooted a move for Lawrence Shankland, who could win the title with Hearts.

Shankland has been a long-term Rangers target, but is still to move to Ibrox and represent them.

The third player being mentioned is Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt.

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The Gers will be looking to sign another midfielder this summer, and they could turn to the 26-year-old.

McGarry wrote: “There are some no-brainer signings staring them in the face.

“Luke Graham of Dundee at centre-back, for one, a young player with room to grow but who is already commanding and uncompromising in his defending.

“Motherwell’s Elliot Watt as the long, desperately required number six, perhaps.

“And oh, I don’t know, Shankland maybe as the focal point of the attack, albeit at least two years late.”

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The pros and cons of signing Lawrence Shankland

Shankland is a guaranteed performer in the Scottish Premiership and will be a regular starter for the Gers.

He has shown that he is a consistent goal scorer no matter how the team is playing, and that is precisely what Rohl needs.

This season, the Scotland international has significantly outperformed his xG and was even nominated for Player of the Year.

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The forward is also capable of dropping deep and linking up play, giving Rohl the option to play a two-striker system.

On the flip side, he is 30 and will need replacing in a couple of years, which may put off the hierarchy.

He is also not likely to come on the cheap, as he signed a new contract last summer, so it will be a heavy investment for someone who will not have much of a resale value.