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title: "Rangers: Gers eye Djed Spence"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-djed-spence-middlesbrough-nathan-patterson-james-tavernier/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Rangers News"
published: "2021-05-01T11:05:05Z"
modified: "2021-05-01T11:05:05Z"
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# Rangers: Gers eye Djed Spence

**[According to ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united/story/4360439/rashfords-two-year-battle-through-pain-at-man-united), Glasgow Rangers are interested in adding Djed Spence to Steven Gerrard’s squad this summer.**

### **Gers eye Spence**

The Gers are believed to be interested in signing 20-year-old Spence, who currently plays for Middlesbrough.

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The Ibrox outfit are one of several sides interested in the right-back. Wolves are said to be leading the race for him, while Everton are also in pursuit. Boro are believed to be looking for bids of [at least £5m](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united/story/4360439/rashfords-two-year-battle-through-pain-at-man-united).

### **No need**

Spence has been solid for the north-east side throughout this campaign, making 37 appearances in the league ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/djed-spence/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/483348)). Last year, Neil Warnock said he is a player with “enormous ability” ([via The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18574614.neil-warnock-tips-djed-spence-make-very-top/)) while Jose Mourinho was [known to be an admirer during his time at Tottenham](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united/story/4360439/rashfords-two-year-battle-through-pain-at-man-united).

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However, despite all his clear qualities, it would make little sense for the Gers to sign Spence. At right-back, Gerrard already has James Tavernier and Nathan Patterson to choose from – two players who themselves are impressive. Unless the Gers are planning on moving one of those two on, it would make no sense for them to part with such a hefty fee for someone who, realistically, may only be third choice. As such, it seems likely Spence will end up elsewhere than Ibrox.

***In other news, [Rangers want this goalscoring midfielder.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-transfer-rumours/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-joey-veerman-heerenveen/)***