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title: "Rangers: Whelan worried about Connor Goldson"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Features"
published: "2021-07-20T20:15:48Z"
modified: "2021-07-20T20:15:48Z"
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# Rangers: Whelan worried about Connor Goldson

**Noel Whelan has expressed his worry as Glasgow Rangers defender Connor Goldson appears to be no closer to signing a new contract at Ibrox.**

### **The Lowdown: Goldson future in doubt**

Goldson’s future at Ibrox is certainly up in the air. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his contract ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/profil/spieler/163656)), and has been the subject of interest from West Ham as the 55-time Scottish champions [aim to tie him down to a new three-year deal](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-goldson-future-at-rangers-as-west-ham-swoop/).

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More recently, news has emerged that the Gers would rather let him leave on a free next season than sell him for a reduced fee this summer ([The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2706228/2021/07/16/rangers-transfers-veerman-remains-a-midfield-target-as-gerrard-focuses-on-keeping-key-players/)).

### **The Latest: Whelan worried**

[Speaking to Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/rangers-will-be-worried-about-goldson-quitting-amid-athletic-reveal-whelan/), Noel Whelan has shared his fears over Goldson’s future. He said:

> *“It is a big worry, absolutely.*
>
> *“He was so important to them last season. We all know what a good player he is and he is the one constant in that backline.*
>
> *“I’m sure there is a huge amount of respect between him and Steven Gerrard.*
>
> *“Negotiations over new contracts are never as easy as you think. Rangers will have a finite amount of money that they can pay in wages but talks will be ongoing.*
>
> *“To be honest, I can see him signing a new deal. He is at a club that is going in a great direction. He has the Champions League to look forward to this year.”*

### **The Verdict: Biggest deal**

Few Rangers fans will be unaware of the importance Goldson carries in Gerrard’s starting line-up. Last season, he played [every single minute of every single game for the the Gers in four competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/163656), helping them win the Premiership for the first time in 10 years.

The mere 13 goals Rangers conceded in the league ([thefishy.co.uk](https://thefishy.co.uk/leaguetable.php?table=10)) shows how important their defence was, and Goldson was the key element of that. Quite frankly, the £3m they paid for his signature in 2018 ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/11403646/rangers-sign-connor-goldson-from-brighton-on-four-year-deal)) has proven to be a bargain.

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While Gerrard will be looking to add new players to his squad, his biggest priority this summer should be signing Goldson to a new deal. The departure of the former Brighton man would leave a big hole in the back four, whether it be this summer or next.

***In other news, [this man suggests his time at Rangers held him back.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-greg-docherty-hull-hibernian-shrewsbury-town/)***