Pundit tells Rangers man to consider EFL move after being 'Flattered' by PL transfer links

Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence will be “flattered” by links with Ipswich Town but should move to Sheffield United for guaranteed game time, according to Carlton Palmer.

The Welshman has been tipped to exit Ibrox this summer, with reports suggesting the Tractor Boys, The Blades and Besiktas are all considering moving to sign the midfielder [Scottish Daily Mail, 10 June].

While BBC pundit Palmer believes a move to Portman Road may appeal to Lawrence, he admits that a summer switch to Bramall Lane may be the better choice as he would be guaranteed regular first-team football.

As quoted by Football League World (10 June) he said: “Tom Lawrence has proven that he is a player who can operate at the top Championship level, and he would be a good signing for Sheffield United.

“He has picked up a few injuries in recent seasons, but he is durable, and he can play anywhere across the forward line. So, he would be a very, very good signing for Sheffield United if they can get it over the line.

“I suppose the fee is not going to be massive given Tom’s age. Obviously, he would be flattered that his name has been linked to Ipswich Town, but he will be conscious of the fact he is 30, and he will be wanting to play regular football.

“Will that be guaranteed at Ipswich Town? Maybe not and if he goes to Sheffield United under Chris Wilder, he will be guaranteed more game time.”

Will Rangers sell Tom Lawrence during the summer transfer window at Ibrox?

While supporters have been keen to see a number of players depart Ibrox this summer following a miserable end to the season, few fans have been crying out for Lawrence to be sold by Philippe Clement.

When he is fit and available, the Welsh international is an excellent player to have in your side as he is capable of turning a match on its head in an instant, but those occasions are unfortunately very few and far between.

As Clement looks to put his own stamp on the squad this summer, he may well feel that it would be best for everyone involved if Lawrence were to depart for a move back to England and also free up some wages at Ibrox.

This could well be a move to keep an eye on between now and the end of the season, especially as teams begin to decide whether or not to transform their initial interest into a genuine transfer bid.

In other Rangers news, Barry Ferguson has been left delighted by a recent contract development in Glasgow

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