James Tavernier the 32-year-old defender, who has become a legendary figure at Ibrox, is on the radar of several clubs this transfer window. With 125 goals and 129 assists since joining Rangers in 2015, Tavernier has etched his name as the highest-scoring British defender of all time.
Trabzonspor’s interest follows their successful acquisitions of Borna Barisic and John Lundstram, who joined the Turkish side after their contracts with Rangers expired. This potential transfer marks a pivotal moment as manager Philippe Clement looks to reshape his squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Clement has indicated that Rangers would consider selling Tavernier if his valuation is met. Speaking during the club’s pre-season camp in the Netherlands, Clement mentioned, “If there’s somebody coming with the right amount of money, we will see, we will discuss. But you always need to see, then you need to replace somebody, and you need enough money to replace them to make it better. It’s finding a balance in that way.”
This summer, Rangers have already made significant moves in the transfer market, bringing in seven new players, including Hamza Igamane, Jefte, Clinton Nsiala, Liam Kelly, Connor Barron, and Oscar Cortes. Mohamed Diomande’s loan move has also been made permanent, signaling a robust rebuilding phase for the club.
Former Rangers managers Steven Gerrard, now at Al-Ettifaq, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst, at Besiktas, have also shown interest in reuniting with Tavernier. As the transfer window progresses, the fate of Rangers’ captain remains a key talking point.
The 2024 summer transfer window, which opened on June 14, will close on August 30 at 11 pm UK time in England and at 11:30 pm in Scotland. This synchronized deadline with other major European leagues aims to streamline transfer activities across the continent.
As the new season approaches, Rangers fans and football enthusiasts will be closely monitoring developments around James Tavernier’s potential move to Trabzonspor. His departure would undoubtedly mark the end of an era at Ibrox and the beginning of a new chapter in his illustrious career.
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Source: Sky Sports
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