Rangers MUST ditch one rule for new John Lundstram contract as 'high earner' lands Ibrox endorsement

Andy Halliday has told Rangers to ditch their player-trading model to sign up John Lundstram on a new contract.

The midfielder is free to talk to other clubs with his current Ibrox deal set to expire in the summer but the former Sheffield United star has been a key part of the upturn in form under Philippe Clement and has been vital in steering the club to the summit of the Scottish Premiership. Clement has previously expressed he is keen to see the Englishman remain in Govan beyond the end of his current contract.

However, Halliday reckons the club will see no resale value should they agree an extension to Lundstram's deal after he turned 30 earlier this year. Clement and the Rangers powerbrokers have touted the player-trading model that they are keen to see a return on going forward - but former Ibrox midfielder Halliday has urged the club to go against the grain to keep their star man.

Asked on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard if his form changed if Lundstram would be offered a contract, the Motherwell midfielder responded: "I don't think it changes whether he gets a contract or not, I think it could change the terms of the contract.

"I'm only speculating, but I would think he would be in the top five highest earners within the club. Philippe Clement and Rangers are talking about these saleable assets within the club, and I think John Lundstram is probably in that bracket where he is no longer going to be a saleable asset.

"If he signs a 2-3 year contract at Rangers then he is bridging into 32-33 and will be past the years where they are going to sell him for millions of pounds. I think one thing must be said, he has shown this year that he is more than deserving of a new contract."