Rangers ‘expect’ player to sign new deal as Celtic star ‘nearing exit

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9 months ago

March 4, 2024

Another weekend of Scottish football is in the books. It was disaster for Celtic, as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Hearts – meanwhile, Rangers fared no better, as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Motherwell. Let’s take a step back from that – how are the two clubs planning for the summer?

One of Rangers’ most experienced midfielders is expected to sign a new contract at the Ibrox Stadium in the ‘coming weeks’. On the green side of Glasgow, one of Celtic’s players, long touted to leave the club, is now on the ‘verge’ of finally departing.

John Lundstram to sign new Rangers deal ‘in the coming weeks’

Rangers midfielder John Lundstram will sign a new deal for the Light Blues ‘in the coming weeks’, according to a report from Football Insider. His current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2024 – thus necessitating a fresh contract for the 30-year-old.

Lundstram has quietly gone about his business this season in the Scottish Premiership. He hasn’t scored a league goal in 2023/24 yet, but he has notched up a trio of assists.

Liel Abada ‘on verge’ of leaving Celtic

Liel Abada has been expected to leave Celtic for several months now, following a bout of discontent with certain sections of the Bhoys’ fanbase. According to the Daily Record, the Israeli attacking talent will join Charlotte FC in the MLS for a fee of £8 million.

Moreover, the deal could include an extra £3 million in add-ons that Celtic may receive in the future if the necessary conditions are met. Abada has featured in just nine of Celtic’s Scottish Premiership games this season – he also has not been in the matchday squad for their last four games. As such, it seems that the writing is on the wall?