Hull City are eyeing up a summer move for Trabzonspor player John Lundstram, according to Turkish outlet Karadeniz Gazete. As the Tigers preparations for the new Championship campaign gather pace, Tigers owner Acun Ilicali is reportedly keen on adding Lundstram to their midfield options.
Reports in Turkey suggest Trabzonspor are not considering placing Lundstram into the first team setup next season and may terminate his contract this summer. He initially penned a three-year deal when he joined the club last year after leaving Scottish giants Rangers.
It has been claimed Ilicali will step in to sign Lundstram as soon as he has been released by Trabzonspor, City, who are looking to appoint Kayserispor boss Sergej Jakirovic as their new manager, are keen to avoid paying a transfer fee for the 31-year-old.
Lundstram has featured prominently for Trabzonspor this season, scoring two goals in 32 league outings. He netted in their 2-0 win over Antalyaspor yesterday to help them finish seventh in the Super Lig.
Lundstram boasts a wealth of experienced, having played in the Premier League for Sheffield United before a free transfer move to Ibrox back in 2021. His first year in Scotland saw Lundstram achieve hero status as he played a key role in the Gers’ run to the Europa League final. He established himself as a firm fans’ favourite at Rangers, playing 152 times for the club. The defensive midfielder, who kicked off his career at Everton, also helped the Gers to Scottish Cup glory in 2022.