A new contract for John Lundstram is a must for Rangers. 

That's according to former captain Barry Ferguson. 

The pundit believes the 30-year-old midfielder has simplified the game for his old club while playing under Philippe Clement. 

The boss is keen for the ex-Sheffield United man to stay put in Glasgow, but with his deal up in the summer, he is free to talk to any interested parties with a new agreement yet to be reached. 

Ferguson told Go Radio: "Yeah, I think they'll do everything they can to tie him down. He's simplified his game. He's got a brilliant energy level about him and looks like he's a real leader.

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"He's one of these guys where, I think it's a dying breed in football, he's always communicating and always on people's back if he doesn't feel they are doing the right thing. Since the next manager has come in, he's been by far, Rangers' most consistent player."

Addressing the player's future when speaking in January, Clement said: "It’s a financial thing between John and the club. Both parties have shown an interest to do it (sign new deal) - that is clear. But we will see in the next couple of weeks and months.

"He’s in a situation where he can sign somewhere else. But it’s clear that he feels good at Rangers and with our way of working. Everyone tells me that he’s showing a better level than he had at the beginning of the season.

"So I want him to continue like that and then there will be a solution between the two parties. Have I told him I want him to stay? I talk with my players every day so it’s clear what my mind is about that."