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title: "Rangers: Gers urged to sign Djed Spence"
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published: "2021-05-10T16:45:21Z"
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# Rangers: Gers urged to sign Djed Spence

**Paul Robinson has urged Glasgow Rangers to make a move for Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence this summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Gers linked with Spence**

The Gers have been linked with a move for Spence, with Boro believed to be looking for a fee of at least £5m for the right back ([ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united/story/4360439/rashfords-two-year-battle-through-pain-at-man-united#five)).

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The Ibrox outfit have already made their first summer signing by bringing in Fashion Sakala on a free transfer from Oostende ([rangers.co.uk](https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/rangers-delighted-to-announce-signing-of-fashion-sakala/6XPJ0m6Q1wrmAF0hPIBBcW)).

### **The Latest: Robinson urges move**

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/robinson-rangers-could-be-working-on-great-signing-from-english-club-after-5m-espn-update/), Robinson believes that Spence would be a great signing for Steven Gerrard’s Scottish champions. The former England goalkeeper said:

> *“Spence has done well this season.*
>
> *“It’s always great to have versatile players in your squad and Spence is certainly one of those.*
>
> *“He’s a great age and has a lot of experience already for someone so young. I think he’d be a great signing for Rangers.*
>
> *“I’m sure he’d be interested if offered the chance to work with Steven Gerrard. They’re building something special up there.”*

### **The Verdict: Not really needed**

With 38 appearances in the Championship to his name this season spread across four positions ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/djed-spence/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/483348)), Spence has been a reliable presence for Middlesbrough and, at the age of 20, he still has plenty of years left ahead of him in football. However, right-back is one of the positions where Rangers are strongest.

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First-choice James Tavernier is club captain and has provided [more goals and assists than any of his team-mates](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rangers-fc/leistungsdaten/verein/124/reldata/%262020/plus/1) this season. Nathan Patterson, meanwhile, has managed [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rangers-fc/leistungsdaten/verein/124/reldata/%262020/plus/1) goals himself and, at just 19 years of age, has a very bright future ahead of him.

Quite frankly, it would be a waste for Rangers to part with more than £5m for a player in Spence who they do not really need, despite Robinson’s endorsement.

***In other news, [this ex-Rangers man expresses his delighted after leaving Ibrox.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-greg-docherty-hull-city/)***