Published May 26, 2026, 8:10 AM GMT+1

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After voluntarily writing for Fresh Press for two years, helping to build and establish the Read brand, Daniel started a part-time job with Fresh Press that later turned into a full-time writing and editing role, writing for club-specific pages such as Read Norwich, Read Celtic, Read Liverpool, and Read Arsenal.

Daniel spent just shy of a year writing and editing for Liverpool-based website, Anfield Watch, which included conducting and/or transcribing interviews with Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg, former Wycombe striker Adebayo Akinfenwa, and journalist Fabrizio Romano.

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Daniel's knowledge extends to Scottish football, having covered Celtic and Rangers for several years. He particularly enjoys producing player analysis and producing transfer content.

Only Tawanda Maswanhise, who scored 17 goals, found the back of the net more times than the Scotland international in the Scottish Premiership this season, as he bagged 16 goals for his club.

Shankland is set to provide Danny Rohl's team with a huge boost in front of goal as a proven scorer who can deliver week-in-week-out in domestic football.

He will compete with Youssef Chermiti, Bojan Miovski, and Ryan Naderi for a place in the starting line-up, or could play alongside them in the Premiership next term.

Rangers eyeing move to bring new winger to Ibrox

Whilst signing a proven goalscorer like the Hearts captain is a big addition to the squad, given his 16-goal haul this term, the Gers also need players who can supply him with chances.

Now, the Scottish giants are reportedly looking at a possible wide signing who Shankland would absolutely love as a teammate at Ibrox next season.

According to The Athletic's Andy Naylor, Glasgow Rangers are one of a number of clubs interested in a deal to sign Brighton & Hove Albion winger Amario Cozier-Duberry in the summer transfer window.

The reporter claims that Monaco, Koln, and Schalke are among the other teams lining up a move for the left-footed forward after his season on loan at Bolton in League One in England.

Cozier-Duberry secured promotion to the Championship with Bolton this season and Brighton are now fighting to keep hold of their young attacker, amid interest from Rangers and other top European teams.

It was reported that month that the Seagulls were in talks over a new deal for the youngster, but it remains to be seen whether or not he wants to extend his stay with the Premier League side.

Why Lawrence Shankland would love Amario Cozier-Duberry at Rangers

Rangers must push to beat the likes of Koln and Schalke to the signing of Cozier-Duberry because he would be the dream signing to link up with Shankland at the top end of the pitch.

The Light Blues lacked consistent creative quality from their wide players in the 2025/26 campaign as none of Rohl's wingers provided more than seven 'big chances' created or more than five assists, with Djeidi Gassama leading the way in both statistics.

Cozier-Duberry, meanwhile, caught the eye with his creative skills in League One for Bolton as a right-sided winger, cutting in on his left foot to cause havoc for opposition defenders on a regular basis. Based on that, it was hardly a surprise to see Como scout Ben Mattinson herald him as a "Bukayo Saka regen" when he was still on the books of Arsenal's academy.

The English youngster delivered far more quality in the final third for Bolton than Gassama did for Rangers in the Premiership, outperforming his xG and hitting double figures for goals created.

Cozier-Duberry, described as being "levels above" by journalist Josh Bunting this season, also scored one goal in three games in the play-offs, which took his tally to ten goals in all competitions, as he delivered under pressure.

The 20-year-old ace has the potential, therefore, to offer far more creative quality than Gassama if he can adapt to the Premiership and produce similar numbers in a Rangers shirt.

That is why Shankland, who scored 16 goals from just 11.32 xG in the Premiership this season, would absolutely love Cozier-Duberry at Ibrox, because he would thrive off the chances that the young winger has the ability to create for him.

The Light Blues could unearth their new dynamic duo at the top end of the pitch by swooping for the Brighton forward to partner him with Shankland in the final third next season, using the winger's creative skills to supply the striker with the chances that he needs.

There is no point in signing a clinical and proven goalscorer like the Hearts captain if he is put in a team that does not create enough chances or the right chances for him to find the back of the net on a regular basis.

So, it is now down to Rohl and the board to get a deal over the line for Cozier-Duberry so that Shankland is not left starved of service in a Gers shirt in the 2026/27 campaign.