Rangers have obtained a proposal for captain James Tavernier from Turkish membership Trabzonspor.
It’s understood Rangers would take into account promoting the 32-year-old if his worth is met as supervisor Philippe Clement rebuilds his squad this summer time.
The Süper Lig membership has already signed former Ibrox gamers Borna Barisic and John Lundstram after their contracts expired.
Tavernier joined Rangers in 2015, scoring 125 objectives and contributing 129 assists throughout his time at Ibrox to change into the highest-scoring British defender of all time.
He has gained a Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and League Cup title throughout his 9 years on the membership – and helped Rangers attain the Europa League remaining in 2022.
Former Gers bosses Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq and Giovanni van Bronckhorst at Besiktas have additionally been linked with a transfer for his or her former captain.
Talking throughout Rangers’ pre-season camp within the Netherlands, Clement revealed the membership would take into account bids for gamers besides goalkeeper Jack Butland.
Rangers supervisor Philippe Clement (proper) would take into account bids for captain Tavernier
That would pave the best way for the likes of vice-captain Connor Goldson, midfielder Todd Cantwell and striker Cyriel Dessers to additionally depart this summer time if reported curiosity formalises.
He stated: “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, otherwise it is also of no use. It’s finding a balance in that way.
“I consider there is just one participant that’s irreplaceable in the intervening time, that I do not suppose a staff pays the cash he’s value, for positive, and that’s Jack Butland. Everyone is aware of what I take into consideration that. Each participant falls in to that class – Jack would not.
“If somebody comes with £30-£40m you can replace him [Butland] for that money. If it is a good amount you can replace him and do something else. We will see.”
Rangers have signed seven gamers this summer time in Hamza Igamane, Jefte, Clinton Nsiala, Liam Kelly, Connor Barron and Oscar Cortes – who rejoined on mortgage with an obligation to purchase in the summertime – whereas Mohamed Diomande made his mortgage transfer everlasting.
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The 2024 summer time switch window is now open and can shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
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