Rangers salute James Tavernier as exits loom and defensive targets emerge

Rangers mourn Quintin ‘Cutty’ Young, 78. The ex-forward scored 37 in 100+ games from 1972-76, won two league titles, a League Cup and a Scottish Cup, and scored in the European Super Cup.
Rangers set to tweak XI v Motherwell as Danny Rohl rewards in-form 26-year-old amid Rommens, Naderi fitness updates. Momentum vital before trips to Hearts and Celtic in the title race.
Pat Nevin hails Leeds striker Joel Piroe as a ‘no-brainer’ target for Rangers or Celtic, citing prolific Championship scoring, though Leeds’ 49ers links could complicate a Celtic move.
With Nasser Djiga unlikely to stay, Rangers may move for a £2.5m replacement as more exits loom alongside James Tavernier’s confirmed departure.
Rangers track Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles, 20, despite fresh back issue after shoulder injuries. Ex-Ibrox defender Craig Moore says a young signing could enable a profitable Jack Butland sale.
Celtic, 3 points off leaders Hearts, host Falkirk first and can apply pressure. Rangers’ fans await the impact on a tight three-way title fight before their own key fixtures.
Spurs’ survival could decide Mikey Moore’s future. The 18-year-old loanee wants to stay and Danny Rohl relies on him, but Tottenham may recall him if relegated after his 28 apps, 6 goals, 2 assists.
Former Rangers forward Tony Weston Ure fires 3 in 4 Allsvenskan games, 8 in all comps for Sirius, leading Scottish scorers in Europe as his side stay unbeaten and he targets further improvement.
Rangers register interest in Moreirense ‘warrior’ Gilberto Batista. Club want €3m, offer new deal to 2027. The 22-year-old CB can play holding mid, amid expected bids for Emmanuel Fernandez.
Chairman Andrew Cavenagh hails James Tavernier’s 11-year Rangers service, 562 games, 144 goals, 148 assists and three major honours, calling him a club legend with five games left to chase the title.
Feyenoord, with Dick Advocaat advising Robin van Persie, scout Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez after his surge under Danny Rohl, with Arsenal interest noted and sell-on terms set to drive a high fee.
Rangers legends John ‘Bomber’ Brown and Mark Hateley visit the Rangers Charity Foundation’s Team Talk, sharing experiences to back men’s mental health and encourage openness and resilience.
Report claims Danny Rohl wants a midfield signing as Rangers prepare for a possible Nicolas Raskin departure.
Rangers tipped to target Elias Jelert as James Tavernier successor. The Galatasaray right-back, on loan at Southampton, impressed for Copenhagen in the UCL and could be available for less than £8m.