Tottenham and Newcastle stars react to James Tavernier amid Rangers exit rumours
Tottenham and Newcastle United stars reacted to James Tavernier’s latest update as Rangers stars returned to Auchenhowie for pre-season.
The 33-year-old has been a loyal servant to the Light Blues over the last decade, making over 500 appearances since joining from Wigan Athletic, notching 130 goals and 142 assists from full-back.
However, with the player entering into his twilight years, many fans wonder why the club did not cash in last summer, and Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Rangers need to bin him after the arrival of Max Aarons.
While the Bournemouth man is only at Ibrox on a season-long loan, it shows a whole new transfer tactic from new manager Russell Martin, and that likely spells bad news for the current right-back.
In fact, Mick Brown told Football Insider that Rangers plan to accept an offer for Tavernier, having been of interest from Saudi Arabian and Turkish sides in the previous summer transfer window.
James Tavernier returns to Rangers as exit rumours swirl
Taking to Instagram (26 June), Tavernier simply wrote: “We back!” with blue heart and football emojis, sharing three images from pre-season training, returning to Glasgow following a short break.
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke, Newcastle United‘s Kieran Trippier, and Gers past and present players including the likes of Ryan Jack, Jack Butland, Rabbi Matondo, and Ben Davies all liked the veteran’s post.
Russell Martin begins much-needed rebuild at Ibrox
Football Insider verdict
Lyall Cameron has finally arrived from Dundee on a free transfer, being joined by Bournemouth’s Aarons on a season-long loan, and they are likely the first of many arrivals this summer.
Football Insider understands that Martin wants to build the Rangers lineup around Nico Raskin and Hamza Igamane, but both stars continue to be linked with moves away in the coming weeks.
While multiple players have done a lot for the club over the years, it seems like the right time to move those figures on and begin a new era under brand-new owners.
Football Insider understands that Rangers have opened talks with Peterborough United’s Emmanuel Fernandez, though some supporters are disappointed by the lack of big-name links.
Following the exits of Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence, and Leon Balogun, there are spots in the squad that need filling, and there is plenty of time left to do business before the summer transfer window slams shut.
Martin is very clear on what he wants over the coming weeks, already adding another figure to the squad for pre-season, but there needs to be plenty more done for the 2025/26 season.