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title: "Rangers: Steve Evans discusses interest in James Tavernier"
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published: "2021-04-12T13:05:10Z"
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# Rangers: Steve Evans discusses interest in James Tavernier

**Gillingham’s Scottish manager Steve Evans has revealed that “four or five” Premier League bosses have called him to ask about Glasgow Rangers defender James Tavernier.**

### **Evans discusses Tavernier**

Evans managed Gers captain Tavernier [at Rotherham](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-tavernier/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/62094/plus/0/saison/2013/verein/1194/trainer_id/4127), and the two remain in touch to this day.

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Speaking to the [Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/james-tavernier-generating-rangers-transfer-23891547), the 58-year-old has revealed that several bosses in the English top flight have asked him about the Ibrox right-back. He said:

> *“I believe Premier League clubs have come in for James. I’ve spoken to four or five bosses who wanted a character reference on him. That’s just in the last six months.*
>
> *“But James loves being at that club. Some days when he’s out for a run, he’ll go past Ibrox – just to have a look at the place.*
>
> *“He’d never say that in public but that tells you how much the kid loves it there.”*

### **Vital to the Gers**

Tavernier is undoubtedly one of Steven Gerrard’s most important players this season. As skipper, he has led the team by example – the 29-year-old has managed more goals and assists than every other player in the squad ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rangers-fc/leistungsdaten/verein/124/reldata/%262020/plus/1)), while he has been part of a backline which has shipped just 10 goals in the Premiership ([BBC](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/scottish-premiership/table)).

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It is hardly surprising to hear that teams south of the border are interested in his services. Fortunately for the 55-time Scottish champions, it appears that his future remains at Ibrox. He recently signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2024 ([rangers.co.uk](https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/james-tavernier-signs-contract-extension-to-2024/5hxk4R2UShJQ1wN0UzHWwz#:~:text=RANGERS%20are%20today%20delighted%20to,until%20the%20summer%20of%202024.)), and as Evans explained, he is loving life in Glasgow. English sides can try all they want to sign him – their actions will most likely be in vain.

***In other news, [Rangers eye a move for this 14-goal winger.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-transfer-rumours/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-carlos-mendes-gomes-morecambe-ross-wilson/)***