BRIGHTON and Rangers have registered an interest in Reading star Josh Laurent over a potential transfer this summer. Scottish champions Rangers believe the 26-year-old midfielder could be the ideal signing to strengthen the spine of their team as they look to prepare for Champions League football next season. 1 Rangers and Brighton are keen on Reading star Josh Laurent Credit: RexBut Brighton are also in the hunt and see the former Shrewsbury ace as a potential replacement for in-demand Yves Bissouma, who is wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal. And he has been impressed by the way Laurent has taken to a deeper midfield role in his first year in the Championship. The way he dominated midfield in a tough division has impressed both Potter and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard.

Source: Express May 13, 2021 16:43 UTC