Ipswich Town 'ready' to move for ex-Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers and Everton man

Ipswich Town are reportedly ready to swoop for former Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers midfielder John Lundstram.

The 30-year-old left Sheffield United in 2021, sealing a move to Rangers after the Blades fell out of the Premier League. He has since racked up 151 appearances for the Scottish giants but appears close to a departure.

Reports have suggested he is in talks with Turkish side Trabzonspor and would be available to snap up as a free agent with his contract up this summer. However, a move back to England could potentially be on the cards for the Everton academy graduate.

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According to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, Ipswich are ready to swoop in and entice Lundstram if talks with Trabzonspor break down. The 30-year-old would add a wealth of experience to the Ipswich squad, which is not blessed with Premier League experience.

The 2020/21 campaign was John Lundstram's last at Sheffield United. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesThe 2020/21 campaign was John Lundstram's last at Sheffield United. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
The 2020/21 campaign was John Lundstram's last at Sheffield United. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

The Tractor Boys clinched promotion from the Championship at the weekend, beating Leeds United to the second automatic slot. While Leeds ended the regular season with a defeat to Southampton, Ipswich defeated Huddersfield Town 2-0.

It was Ipswich’s second consecutive promotion, a year on from their escape from League One. Known for his endurance and footballing brain, it would not be a surprise to see Lundstram fit in well at Portman Road

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