Utrecht could try and land in-form Rangers star Sam Lammers on loan for next season too after scoring in four games in a row.

And his manager Ron Jans has urged him to stay where he is wanted and not return to be a benchwarmer at Ibrox.

Lammers scored only two goals for Rangers during a disappointing start to his career following his £3.5 million summer move from Atalanta.

But it's been a different story in his homeland after grabbing five goals in just 12 appearances for Utrecht, as well as contributing with eight assists.

Lammers revealed last week he flopped at Rangers because he was never played as an out-and-out striker at Ibrox and now plays in that position in the Netherlands.

And Utrecht may look at landing him on a season loan next term if they cannot meet Rangers' asking price, which is believed to be £2.5 million.

Jans said: "I hope Sam stays with us next season too, maybe on loan again.

"From day one, everyone here knew he would be an asset to the club and that's exactly what he has been.

"He plays good football well and works hard.

"What happens next depends on a number of things. But he knows if he wants to play every week and be appreciated he should stay here.

"Suppose he now goes back and ends up on the bench at Rangers, or elsewhere else where he has to adapt again.

"I say to Sam, stay in the nice warm bath a bit longer!"