Rangers-linked John Lundstram has refused to be drawn on his future, saying that "it's the same situation, everything's still on the table."

What's the word?

Reports in recent months have suggested Rangers are one of several clubs across Europe keen on landing Lundstram from Sheffield United as Steven Gerrard seeks to bolster his midfield options, with The Athletic claiming that the Ibrox side are "admirers" and are "waiting in the wings" with the midfielder's contract coming to an end this season.

It is understood the Ibrox boss was interested in signing a central midfielder as well as a playmaker last year, with Bongani Zungu and Lewis Ferguson being identified as the club's main targets.

However, Rangers did manage to sign Zungu on loan during the extended summer transfer window, but it seems Gerrard is still keen on Lundstram as he looks to complete an overhaul in midfield.

The in-form midfielder, 26, made the remarks before Sunday's clash with Chelsea at Bramall Lane.

He said: "It's the same situation, everything's still on the table. We'll see what happens. "Of course, (speculation) is bound to happen but I'm here and while I am here I'm committed, as you've seen in my performances. "I'm 110 per cent and no-one can question that. Who knows what will happen but while I'm here, I'll give everything."

Better than Bongani Zungu?

With Steven Davis' contract coming to an end in the summer, the 36-year-old's long-term future at Ibrox still remains uncertain, despite Gerrard's insistence that the board should offer him a new deal.

Meanwhile Zungu has done very little to suggest that he deserves to stay at Ibrox on a permanent basis, with the Rangers boss giving him just 149 minutes of football in the Scottish Premiership.

In the £4k-a-week earning Lundstram, however, Gerrard could find the perfect replacement for the 124-cap Northern Irish international.

He really burst onto the scene last season, making 34 top-flight appearances for the club predominantly from the midfield, with five goals and three assists to show for his 26 starts. By comparison, Zungu has scored just twice in the past four seasons alone across all competitions, which suggests that he'd offer a far greater attacking threat than the Bafana-Bafana midfielder.

His captain at Bramall Lane, Billy Sharp, has spoken highly about his teammate's physicality, athleticism and technique. He said:

"He gives us a lot of energy and he got an assist as well, which is important.
“He's got all the attributes. He runs so much in a game, he provides assists and goals. He's a real menace to other teams and a great player to have."

Ross Wilson, therefore, should capitalise Lundstram's uncertain future and contract status at Sheffield United by bringing the soon-to-be free agent to Ibrox when his contract runs out at the end of this season.