James Tavernier’s contract situation examined as Rangers exit rumours swirl at Ibrox
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Credit: Imago Thu 19 March 2026 18:30, UK Rangers legend James Tavernier has already entered the final few months of his 11-year stay at Ibrox.Since joining from Wigan in the summer of 2015, the 34-year-old has accumulated 559 appearances for the Gers, scoring 143 goals and assisting another 148 from full-back.The veteran has continuously been linked with an exit from Ibrox over the last few transfer windows, especially when Steven Gerrard was in charge at Al-Ettifaq, and those noises are not going away.Rangers’ transfer plans are likely to take shape soon, but one of the biggest decisions for the hierarchy this summer will centre around whether a new deal will be handed to Tavernier. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom. VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rangers could be without their captain ahead of 2026-27Tavernier’s contract expires at the end of May, meaning that the Scottish giants have just over two months left to decide on his future at the club.Football Insider understands that Rangers chiefs are weighing up a contract extension, though his age is seen as a major concern, and talks have not yet been opened with the loyal star.It has been reported that the right-back is earning £30,000 per week, equating to just over £1.5million, being rewarded as one of the club’s highest-paid players after 11 years.While it would be a huge benefit to get his wages off the books this summer, the Gers have always struggled to find players to fill his shoes in the position and in terms of creativity.James Tavernier remains a key player for RangersIn the Scottish Premiership this season, no Rangers player has more goal contributions than Tavernier, topping the list in five of the previous six campaigns.He also tops the list of chances created this season by quite some margin, boasting 20 more than second-place Nico Raskin at Ibrox, but supporters are becoming more concerned by his defensive ability.If anything, he is a major name in the dressing room, still holding a lot of respect at Ibrox, and so he could be vital based purely on his experience and knowledge as the Gers undergo a rebuild.The rumours around his future are likely to swirl until the club make an official announcement, but it would appear that the hierarchy are leaning towards keeping him for at least another season.
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