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Rangers would accept a “big money” offer from Saudi Arabia for James Tavernier this summer., former Celtic and West Ham striker Frank McAvennie hailed the captain’s impact, but claimed he and the club would be open to a departure should an appropriate offer be submitted.Sources have updated that Saudi clubs are continuing to monitor Tavernier’s situation going into the summer.
The Englishman was made Rangers captain during Gerrard’s spell at the club and has scored a remarkable 21 goals and provided 10 assists from right-back in all competitions this season.However, McAvennie insisted that the Glasgow giants would accept a huge offer and Tavernier would be happy to spend a few seasons in the Middle East after his “brilliant” nine-year spell at Rangers.“James has been massive for them and has done everything he can for Rangers and broken all the records.
Join the Football Insider WhatsApp channel to get all our exclusives and the breaking transfer news FIRST.“If I was their centre-forward and my full-back kept being the top goalscorer, I would not be happy!“No matter what people say about him, he’s up a leg on the Celtic defence.“He scores a lot of goals from open play and comes into the box late by sneaking into the back post.“He’s won loads at Rangers – the league and the cup.
“If Saudi come in and Rangers get that kind of money, I think James might be the kind of guy to go there for a few years and come back.
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