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James Tavernier told 'time is right' to exit Rangers amid Ibrox transfer speculation
Mark Guidi has told Rangers captain James Tavernier that "the time is right" to leave Ibrox ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Light Blues skipper has been surrounded by speculation throughout the summer transfer window, with reports suggesting Trabzonspor have been keen to bring him to Turkey [Rangers Review, 23 July].
Although teh 32-year-old has insisted that his focus remains on the task at hand in Glasgow this term, Sunday Mail's chief football writer Guidi believes it would be in his and the club's best interest if he found a new club in the coming weeks.
Speaking on The Go Radio Football Show on Monday (5 August, 6:00) he said: "He needs a change, I don't know if they thought to keep James Tavernier for the Champions League qualifiers and see if they get through.
"But I think it would benefit both Rangers and the player if he goes. I don't like criticising James Tavernier because I think he's been a fantastic servant and he's got a lot to offer, but I think the time is right for him to move on.
"You look at that Rangers team, they're lacking leaders, they're lacking winners. That's the bottom line."
Will James Tavernier exit Rangers amid Ibrox transfer rumours?
Rangers supporters have been divided over Tavernier for several years now, but it does feel as though this summer, more fans have begun to accept that the Englishman's best years are behind him.
His performance at Tynecastle against Hearts in the season opener wasn't dreadful, however, there was very little in it to make his critics rethink their comments and instead praise the 32-year-old.
He may not want to leave Glasgow and there is an argument to suggest he still has what it takes to play a reduced part with Dujon Sterling instead starting week in and week out on the right of the back four.
Unfortunately, Tavernier is one of Rangers' only real sellable assets and that means his exit could go a long way to helping Clement secure one or two new additions to his ranks before the window slams shut at the end of August.
Not everyone will agree, but it does feel as though both the Light Blues and their captain need a change before the month is up.
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