# Shankland appointed Rangers captain as club close in on Makhanya signing

Rangers have named Lawrence Shankland as their new captain. The club is also nearing a deal to sign defender Makhanya. This leadership change and potential transfer are part of Rangers' squad restructuring.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy0jwlx5pkeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:35:42 GMT