OFFICIAL: Rangers has Signed Lundstram from Sheffield United

Midfielder John Lundstram has joined Rangers after leaving Sheffield United and cited the former Liverpool player Steven Gerrard as a major attraction.

OFFICIAL: Rangers has Signed Lundstram from Sheffield United

The 27-year-old, who has agreed to a three-year deal, was out of contract having made 62 appearances in England's top flight in the last two seasons.

Lundstram and Rangers' coach Steven Gerald are from the same part of Liverpool.

"I spoke with the manager and I was just taken aback by his ambition, vision, and drive," the midfielder said.

Lundstram began his football career with Everton but left without having made a first-team breakthrough after spells on loan to Doncaster Rovers, Yeovil Town, Leyton Orient, Blackpool, and Scunthorpe United.

Lundstram helped Oxford United to win promotion to League One in 2015 and was made club captain at the age of 22 before moving on to help Sheffield United take a step up to the Premier League.

Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson pointed out that "there was a lot of competition for his signature" after the midfielder's contract ran out following the Blades' relegation.

Gerrard is sure Lundstram will "enhance our squad" and says he is a player he has admired for some time.