James Tavernier: Rangers captain set for jackpot transfer to Saudi Arabia
James Tavernier could potentially be in line to make big money in Saudi Arabia after leaving Rangers.
That’s what Tom Miller feels, who believes the right-back deserves to cash in during the final years of his career.
The voice of the Gers’ official television channel wouldn’t be surprised to see the 34-year-old move to the Roshn Saudi League after his contract in G51 expires at the end of the season.
Barry Ferguson also expects the defender to perform well wherever he goes next, with a few years arguably still left in the veteran’s tank.
James Tavernier will go down in history at Ibrox after giving 11 exceptional years to the Govan side and fans will certainly be invested in where he goes next.
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Speaking on Five Star’s VIP on 28 April, Barry Ferguson said, “I wish him all the best. I’m sure he’ll have another few years left in him, and wherever he goes, he’ll do a right good job,” and Miller responded, “Yeah, probably a Swiss bank account from Saudi Arabia and he deserves it.”
Panathinaikos wanted Tavernier in January and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Rafael Benitez make another approach for him in the coming months.
Apart from Greece and Saudi Arabia, Turkiye may be another possible destination for the Englishman.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| James Tavernier | 563 | 144 | 148 |
If the veteran defender decides to stay in the UK, there may be teams in the EFL Championship who could surely do with someone of his experience.
While Saudi Arabia may be an option on the table for Tavernier, money will certainly not be his only motivation as he makes a critical decision in his career.
Andrew Cavenagh can’t get things wrong at Ibrox
Rangers have failed to sign someone over the years capable of competing with Tavernier for a place in the starting lineup.
While Dujon Sterling has shown potential at the Gers, he can’t seem to stay fit for long enough at Ibrox.
The Light Blues signed Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth last summer, but his performances don’t justify a return to Govan being on the table.
Andrew Cavenagh has a major task on his hands to replace Tavernier and it remains to be seen whether the Glaswegian outfit get their recruitment right in the summer.
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