Could James Tavernier’s time at Rangers be coming to an end? The Gers skipper is target for Trabzonspor after the Turkish Super Lig outfit made a shock bid to sign the Ibrox skipper last night.
The right-back has spent nine seasons and scored an astonishing 134 goals in 118 Scottish Premiership matches from defence as he became the highest scoring defender in British football history last season.
However, it appears Trabzonspor are looking to reunite the 32-year-old with former team mates Borna Barisic and John Lundstram who both joined the club from Glasgow this summer.
With Philippe Clement stating last week that the club must sell to buy, the departure of Tavernier feels like a genuine possibly if they are to press on with their summer rebuild, however, replacing the Englishman will be an unenviable test.
We look at 10 right-backs that could fill the void left by Tavernier should his move to Turkey be completed this summer.
5. Otar Kakabadze - Cracovia
The 29-year-old is currently playing in the Polish top tier, but could have interest in his services after a positive Euro 2024 with Georgia. Playing all four games for his country, Kakabadze was defensively sound throughout, while also able to offer some attacking threat. Valued at around £400k, he is a low risk and high reward option for the Ibrox giants. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Ethan Laird - Birmingham City
The former Manchester United academy ace has endured his fair share of injury problems, which has halted his progress over the last couple of years. However, when fit, there's no doubting Laird is an impressive full-back that still has plenty of time to get better. Will only be 23 when the season begins. | Getty Images
7. Connor Bradley - Liverpool
Could Rangers tempt Arne Slot into a loan move for the exciting young Northern Irish international? He featured 11 times for Liverpool last year after spending the first half of the campaign with Bolton Wanderers. A loan move to Glasgow for a short stint could help enhance his big game experience. A difficult deal to pull off, though. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Amar Dedić - RB Salzburg
Admittedly, this move could prove to be very difficult to do, such is the value that has been placed on the 21-year-old's head. However, should Rangers want to lump their entire transfer fee from Tavernier on his replacement - this Bosnian would be perfect. Highly unlikely though. | Getty Images