FORMER Rangers star John Lundstram’s time at Trabzonspor looks to be coming to an end.
But the chance to remain in Turkey could have been there for the midfielder, it’s been claimed.
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Lundstram, 31, only moved to Trabzonspor last summer when his Rangers contract expired.
After a slow start to life at the club, he established himself as a key man in the side.
But Turkish Super Lig clubs are limited to the number of foreign players they’re allowed in their squad and Trabzonspor have been looking to move on some of their current overseas stars this transfer window.
Lundstram’s name was earmarked at the beginning of the summer as one of those who could be moved on to free up a space, as well as former Rangers teammate Borna Barisic who has endured a horror time of things at the club.
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Then came the dramatic development over the last couple of days that Lundstram had LEFT Trabzonspor’s pre-season training camp.
Turkish reports suggested he had done so in order to TERMINATE his contract.
Lundstram now looks set for a move to Hull City.
A move to the Tiger could only happen if Lundstram was a free agent as the English Championship club are currently under a transfer embargo.
While Hull are still allowed to register players, they are NOT allowed to pay a transfer fee for any new recruits.
The club also look set to add another Trabzonspor player, Enis Destan, to their squad in the coming days.
While Lundstram does indeed look set to be joining Hull, it appears that there could also have been an opportunity to remain in Turkish football.
Local journalist Serhat Kantoglu claims that Lundstram held talks with second tier outfit Esenler Erokspor.
The club, who have ambitions to make it to the Super Lig, already have one former Rangers star in their ranks.
They snapped-up Ryan Jack last year and he’s gone on to become a key man in their midfield.
Lundstram had caused a stir earlier this month by following the club on Instagram, leading to plenty of fans speculating that he could be about to join the club.
While that new report claims talks were held, Hull certainly still appears to be Lundstram’s destination.
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Rangers, meanwhile, are closing in on the signing of Mikey Moore from Tottenham.
The winger, 17, looks set to join the Light Blues on loan for the season amid interest from several other English clubs.
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