HANDS OFF TAV
Gers tell West Ham: Skipper’s not for sale
RANGERS will issue a ‘not-for-sale’ warning to West Ham if they keep pursuing captain James Tavernier.
The free-scoring full-back has been on the radar of David Moyes for the last two transfer windows. The Hammers boss is
keen k to bring in another right- ri back with Ryan Fredericks F currently out injured in and reports down south so claim Moyes will make m a move.
Tavernier, who has just passed p the 50-goal mark for fo Rangers, is a player Moyes M sees as an ideal signing before the close of the window.
London source s , however, fear the deal could be too rich for them because Rangers don’t want to sell and the player is also happy at Ibrox.
Gers gaf fer Steven Gerrard has made it clear he is looking to build up his squad rather than sell stars.
He has already shown his strength this summer by knocking back big- money bids from Lille for Alfredo Morelos and Leeds United for Ryan Kent.
Tavernier, who will lead the side out against
Galatasaray in the Europa League qualifier tomorrow night, is a key figure for his manager.
Gerrard is trying to reach the group stage on the continent as well as halt Celtic’s domestic dominance.
Tavernier has been a Rangers regular since he arrived from Wigan back in 2015.
The 28-year-old still has another two years left on his contract which runs until the summer of 2022.
Rangers are likely to sit down and open talks over an extension on that deal once the club is through the Covid situation and supporters are allowed back into Ibrox.
It remains to be seen if Lille or other interested clubs decide to make a late move for Morelos.
Rangers are also still looking at the possibility of bringing in a midfielder of their own. Preston star Daniel Johnson, 27, is on their radar.