Danny Röhl is plotting a summer swoop for Tawanda Maswanhise to fix Rangers’ firing line after a devastating blow in the Scottish Premiership title race.
The Scottish Premiership title race took a dramatic turn on Wednesday night, and for Rangers, it was a “twist the script-writers couldn’t make.” While rivals Celtic secured a last-minute win, the Gers were denied victory by a 94th-minute equalizer from Motherwell.
Now five points behind leaders Hearts, manager Danny Röhl remains defiant, insisting the “race is not over.” However, the draw has once again exposed a glaring issue at Ibrox: the lack of a clinical finisher.
To solve this, Rangers have reportedly identified Motherwell’s Tawanda Maswanhise as their primary summer target.
The 18-Goal Solution
If Rangers are looking for a guaranteed goalscorer, the 23-year-old Maswanhise is the standout candidate. The former Leicester City graduate has been “on fire” this season, leading the charts with a remarkable scoring record across all competitions.
Tawanda Maswanhise: 2025/26 Campaign Stats:
- Appearances: 30
- League Goals: 13 (Highest in the Premiership)
- Cup Goals: 5
- Total Contributions: 20 (18 Goals, 2 Assists)
Motherwell Ready to Cash In
In a significant boost for the Rangers board, Football Insider reports that Motherwell are now “ready to sell” their star asset. With Maswanhise set to enter the final year of his contract this summer, the Steelmen are keen to avoid losing him for free in 2027.
This “ready to sell” stance has put Rangers on high alert, but they aren’t alone. With Celtic also establishing contact, the battle for Maswanhise’s signature is set to be the biggest transfer story of the summer in Scotland.
Röhl’s Demand for a Reaction
Following the “blow” of dropping points late against Motherwell, Röhl has demanded an immediate reaction from his squad ahead of this weekend’s must-win clash.
“Our fans expect and demand always a win, this is what we demand,” Röhl told reporters.
While the manager focuses on the current campaign, the hierarchy at Ibrox is already looking to correct the “mistakes of last summer.” After the 49ers-backed board showed their willingness to spend, a move for a proven Premiership “match-winner” like Maswanhise seems like the logical next step to reclaim dominance in Glasgow.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
