The most surprising transfer rumour of the summer hasn’t been Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami, but James Tavernier being linked with a move from Rangers to Saudi Arabia.
The Gers skipper has been named as a target to join the big money football revolution in the Middle East in what would see a significant rise in his weekly pay packet.
At 32-years old, James Tavernier still has a lot to give but, according to transfer journalist Dean Jones, this Rangers rumour isn’t dying down, as told to GiveMeSport.
“I think the one rumour that is interesting is Tavernier to Saudi Arabia. It’s not going away and also not being played down, so I do wonder if that’s perhaps the surprising exit from Rangers.
“I’m sure plenty of fans will be disappointed if that one did happen, but at a time when you are looking to overhaul the squad, it’s kind of inevitable that, along the way, you do lose somebody that you would rather not.”
Could James Tavernier be on his way out of Rangers?
Should the captain and the club decide to cash in, there would be no immediate worry due to the summer signing of Dujon Sterling.
Different stylistically in the 23-year old’s own words, however, we would be in safe hands with the former Chelsea player.
James Tavernier comes perfectly into the category of a player that Rangers would rather not sell but, every player has their price.
His attacking numbers are incredible but with more numbers expected to be provided from midfield, there might not be as much reliance on the Gers right-back.
It would be sad to see him go but no player is irreplaceable, even a defender with 101 goals and 117 assists.
