James Tavernier saga to emerge at Rangers after new takeover developments
James Tavernier is already facing questions over his future at Rangers again.
The Gers captain is under contract until 2026, as he soon enters the final year of his stay next season.
It means that Rangers could look to cash in on Tavernier this summer, with the 49ers Enterprises unlocking the route to their impending takeover.
Tavernier will leave a huge legacy behind whenever he leaves, but serious questions over his performance levels put his immediate future in doubt.
Tavernier could leave Rangers
Chris Jack has predicted that Tavernier’s future will be one of the stories of the summer for Rangers, as his position as captain will come up in conversation once again.
It is believed that Tavernier is in a similar situation to every other player at the club right now in the sense that he is fighting for his future ahead of the new season.
Writing for the Rangers Review, Jack said: “In terms of Tavernier, that will be one of the stories, or sagas, of the summer.
“The position of the captain will come up in conversation once again. Like every player, he is fighting for his future ahead of the new season.”
| 2024-25 Stats | Tavernier |
| Appearances | 48 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 12 |
| Minutes played | 3,983 |
Tavernier has come under fire from fans and pundits throughout this season due to his performances, with the right-back not delivering the same level of consistency that he has been known for.
Rangers’ new management team might be crucial
Right now, Tavernier remains an important part of the Rangers team under Barry Ferguson, but he is only in charge of the Gers until the end of the season.
Ferguson replaced Philippe Clement on a temporary basis, and he has struggled to find consistent levels of results and performances to earn that was required to land the role full time.
It is widely expected that a new manager will be brought in during the summer, with Steven Gerrard the current frontrunner to land the position.
Whoever ends up taking charge will have a decision to make regarding Tavernier, and the managerial choice might end up being decisive in regards to his future.
With this season already over, due to the large gap to Celtic, it would be a shame for the Ibrox star to bow out this way, but these ruthless calls are needed to transform things under the 49ers.