Rangers picked up a narrow 1-0 win over Alashkert FC in the Europa League qualifier last night. The Scottish champions will now look to get the job done in the second leg away from home. Alfredo Morelos scored the only goal of the game in the 67th minute. Steven Gerrard will be disappointed with the performance despite the win and Rangers will have to improve a lot if they want to go through to the group stages of the Europa League with a win in the second leg. The Scottish giants looked quite vulnerable at home and they are certainly capable of playing better. The performance of John Lundstram, in particular, could have cost his side dearly in the first leg of the qualifier. The former Sheffield United midfielder joined Rangers earlier this summer and he has had a torrid time at the ...
Crystal Palace could compete with Burnley in the race to sign Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram this summer, a report from The Mirror claims. The 27-year-old was hugely impressive in his maiden Premier League season with the Blades last term, registering five goals and three assists from 34 outings. However, he has not been able to replicate the performances this term with only two assists from 23 appearances, and the same can be said about the rest of the squad. The Blades are currently 12 points adrift of safety with only 10 games left, and they appear on course to be relegated to the Championship next term. Amidst this, Lundstram has shown no indication that he could extend his contract, which expires in June, and he may be available on a free transfer this summer. Burnley are ...
Rangers and West Ham United are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram. As per reports (via Daily Record), the 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and it is no clear whether he will sign an extension. The defensive midfielder had a very good season in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a sensational addition for the Hammers as well as the Scottish giants. It will be interesting to see if Rangers come forward with an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Lundstram would be a major upgrade on Rangers’ current midfield options. Steven Gerrard needs to add more steel and defensive cover to his midfield and the Sheffield United star would be the ideal signing for him. As for West Ham, David Moyes needs to bring in a long ...