David Prutton makes Tom Lawrence prediction as Coventry City and Wrexham plot transfer
David Prutton has predicted that the race for Tom Lawrence will be incredibly tight between multiple clubs as the Rangers midfielder heads into the final months of his contract.
It emerged on Wednesday evening that the Championship sides Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Coventry City, Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion are showing an interest in the 31-year-old, while high-flying League One club, Wrexham, are also targeting the Welshman.
Lawrence has spent the last three years in Scotland with Rangers after leaving Derby County following five seasons at Pride Park, but his time in blue has been fraught with injuries and inconsistent form and a fresh start looks like it is needed.
However, there will be huge competition for his signature, but both the Sky Blues and the Red Dragons may have an advantage over their rivals heading into the summer.
Prutton issues verdict on Lawrence’s future
Lawrence has struggled to maintain his fitness since moving to Ibrox, and a move back to England could be the perfect way for him to get his career back on track.
Burnley and Sheffield United were linked with a move for the former Manchester United youngster back in the January transfer window, but a deal never came to fruition and it looks likely that his time in Glasgow will come to an end following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign.
Speaking exclusively to Football League World, David Prutton has backed one of Coventry or Wrexham to secure a deal to sign Lawrence in the summer.
He told FLW: “Obviously there’s the Frank Lampard connotations, but I think it’s all dependent on where Wrexham find themselves.
“If they get themselves into the Championship, then he’ll be a good steadying influence who has bags of experience. If they stay in League One, then it’d be potentially a good choice to help them get to their first achievable dream, which is the Championship.
