Rangers’ starting XI requires improvements across the board this summer, and Philippe Clement will lean on Nils Koppen’s assistance to secure the necessary players. While the board will allocate a budget, offloading non-contributing players and releasing high-earning individuals whose contracts have expired will be beneficial.
Although rumors of new signings for Rangers have been scarce, there are already talks of potential departures from Philippe Clement’s squad. John Lundstram, in particular, is reportedly in discussions with Trabzonspor, with a deal apparently agreed upon according to Sports Digitale.
During the buildup to their Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren, Philippe Clement provided insights into Lundstram’s contract situation, expressing the hope that he stays but highlighting the challenges of contract negotiations for key players nearing the end of their contracts.
Rangers’ policy should prioritize shorter contracts for players over 30, except in extraordinary circumstances, to maintain financial flexibility and prevent situations where players seek higher wages by leveraging offers from other clubs.
Ultimately, no player should be considered indispensable at Rangers, with history showing that even key figures like Paul Gascoigne have realized this truth. Lundstram, despite his contributions, shouldn’t be among the top earners if he’s not aligned with the club’s terms and values.
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