Rangers can’t buy James Tavernier replacement as Ibrox contribution frightening
Rangers may not be able to have someone replicate the influence of James Tavernier at Ibrox.
Ian Durrant believes the Gers can’t buy what the right-back brings in terms of leadership, experience and impact in Govan.
The former Scotland international believes the Englishman is now an example to the younger players and is someone the Light Blues are arguably lucky to have in their dressing room.
Tavernier could leave Ibrox at the end of the season, with his contract expiring at the end of the season, but the defender has shown he’s still capable of making a contribution at the Glaswegian outfit with 14 goals and six assists in all competitions in the current campaign.
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Danny Rohl has James Tavernier transfer priority at Rangers
It would make sense for Danny Rohl to push the Gers to offer Tavernier a short-term extension for the 2026-27 season.
Max Aarons was signed on loan from Bournemouth last summer but has failed to live up to expectations at Ibrox.
Dujon Sterling is arguably the best right-back in the Light Blues’ ranks, but his persistent fitness issues make him unreliable.
Tavernier is 34, but the veteran defender continues to play a pivotal role whenever he’s called upon.
The Glaswegian outfit should prioritise the Englishman’s contract renewal and look for his successor in the summer.
Speaking on Five Stars VIP on 24 March, Durrant said, “You can’t buy that. That experience, having that in the dressing room. When he’s called upon, his return in terms of assists and goals is absolutely frightening. He’s one that the kids, your Moore’s, your Raskin’s, your younger boys will go and see him and he’s a good father figure now and good player to have about the place.”
Andrew Cavenagh has one example for James Tavernier replacement
Rangers have struck gold with Tuur Rommens, with the former Westerlo defender cementing his place in the starting lineup with some impressive displays.
The Belgian left-back has become an instant hit among the Ibrox fanbase, keeping Jayden Meghoma out of the team.
Andrew Cavenagh now needs someone like Rommens at right-back, who can go forward and perform their defensive duties diligently.
The final stretch of the campaign will be exciting, but fans in G51 are also anticipating big things from the summer transfer window.
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