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title: "Rangers: Alex McLeish urges Gers to sort out Connor Goldson deal"
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published: "2021-07-11T19:40:54Z"
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# Rangers: Alex McLeish urges Gers to sort out Connor Goldson deal

**[Former Glasgow Rangers manager](https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/players/?pid=18) Alex McLeish has urged the club to persuade Connor Goldson to sign a new contract at Ibrox as quickly as possible.**

### **The Lowdown: Goldson’s future in the balance**

The 28-year-old’s future at Ibrox remains in the balance. He has just one year left on his contract ([Transfermartkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/profil/spieler/163656)) and is reportedly a target for West Ham United ([Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-goldson-future-at-rangers-as-west-ham-swoop/)).

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The Gers are reportedly [eager to give the defender a three-year deal](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-goldson-future-at-rangers-as-west-ham-swoop/), but there has been no official confirmation of such an offer as of yet.

### **The Latest: McLeish wants new Goldson deal**

Speaking to [Ibrox News](https://www.ibroxnews.com/2021/07/10/alex-mcleish-rangers-must-hand-new-deal-to-conor-goldson/), McLeish has urged the Gers to get an agreement sorted soon. When asked whether Goldson should be given a new deal. the 62-year-old said:

> *“I totally agree, they have to do that.*
>
> *“They can’t waste any time on that. I’m sure that the agents would be on the front foot for tying him down, because he has been exceptional.*
>
> *“The defence was pivotal to the Championship win, it looks as though Goldson loves playing for Rangers so I can’t see him going elsewhere.*
>
> *“If they tied him down now, it just needs to be tweaked a little bit.”*

### **The Verdict: A must**

There is no doubt about it – Rangers must hold on to Goldson for the long-term. While there were a number of players who contributed to the Gers’ success last term, few – if any – had the impact of the 28-year-old, who was the only player to feature in [every single minute of every game in all competitions.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/163656)

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There have been no reports of Goldson pushing for a move, which bodes well for the Gers. However, the longer it goes without a deal being done, the more questions that £6.75m-valued Goldson ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/marktwertverlauf/spieler/163656)) will ask as to whether he wants to stay at Ibrox or move elsewhere. As McLeish says, Rangers really cannot afford to waste any time.

***In other news, [Dave King slams Rangers fans after this development.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-club-1872-dave-king-vote-no-confidence/)***