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Pranav Shahaney

Mon 7 April 2025 19:10, UK

Rangers captain James Tavernier has been inconsistent in the past few seasons at Ibrox.

The English right-back has been slammed for his defensive performances while he has continued to contribute in the final third.

His deal at the Glasgow outfit does not run out until May 2026, meaning the hierarchy could cash in on him this summer.

San Francisco 49ers could sell Tavernier in first major change post takeover

The San Francisco 49ers are on the verge of completing a takeover of the Ibrox outfit.

A number of Gers’ current shareholders are open to parting ways with the majority or the entirety of their stake.

The NFL outfit want a 51 per cent controlling stake and the deal is expected to be rubber-stamped soon.

Sources claim that one of their first major decisions would be to sell Tavernier this summer. [TEAMtalk]

With another year left on his deal, Gers will be able to recoup some money for the 33-year-old right-back.

Rangers must cash in on Tavernier and sign a new right-back

Gers must cash in on James Tavernier and sign a new right-back to signal a decisive shift under the impending 49ers Enterprises takeover.

Tavernier, the long-serving captain, has delivered remarkable attacking output, but his defensive frailties have become a liability.

At 33, with his contract running until 2026, his value is dwindling, and selling him this summer could fetch a fee before he departs for free, freeing funds for a rebuild.

The 49ers, known for methodical success at Leeds, need to make such cutthroat calls to prove they’re serious about reviving Rangers, who trail Celtic by 16 points and face a trophyless season.

A new right-back who’s younger, defensively solid, and aligned with a modern system would refresh the squad, end the stagnation of Tavernier’s era, and lay a foundation for sustained success.

This bold move would underscore the 49ers’ intent to transform the Ibrox outfit into a competitive force, not just a sentimental relic.