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Aheed Abrar

Thu 14 May 2026 18:30, UK

Rangers will surely be in the race to sign Everton right-back Nathan Patterson in the upcoming transfer window.

Danny Rohl seems to have a soft spot for injury-prone full-backs who don’t really contribute much in the final third, as seen by his reliance on Dujon Sterling this season.

James Tavernier’s farewell at Ibrox didn’t have a happy ending, with the captain apparently deciding to withdraw from the squad against Hibernian after learning he wouldn’t be starting.

Despite the 34-year-old being the most creative outlet for the Glaswegian outfit in the current campaign, the German manager prefers the seeming defensive stability that Sterling provides.

Rohl’s actions with Tavernier suggest he would likely see Patterson as the perfect fit for his system, but there are glaring red flags about the Everton ace that may be ignored.

Nathan Patterson can’t replace James Tavernier at Rangers

While Patterson may bring certain defensive attributes to the Gers, he certainly won’t be able to replace Tavernier’s influence.

Over the last three seasons, the Scotland international has made 37 Premier League appearances for the Toffees, with persistent fitness issues hindering his development.

In the current campaign, the 24-year-old has played in seven league matches, failing to score, assist or create a big chance for the Blues, as per Sofascore.

Compare that to Tavernier, who has created 19 big chances in the William Hill Premiership this season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists from right-back.

The only thing Patterson can boast over the Glaswegian outfit’s captain is that he has won 78 per cent of his aerial duels in the Premier League, with the Englishman winning just 53 per cent of the same in Govan.

James Tavernier breaks silence after Ibrox drama

Tavernier has released a statement claiming that a miscommunication with Rohl led to the unfortunate turn of events at Ibrox.

It’s clear that the right-back was let down by the German manager in how his situation was handled, with the veteran defender delaying treatment for his injury to lead Rangers out in Govan for one last time.

The right-back has been a loyal servant at the Light Blues for 11 years and Rohl should have considered things before making his decision.

With the Hibs game effectively a dead rubber in terms of the Glaswegian outfit’s league position, the former Sheffield Wednesday boss clearly handled the situation poorly.

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